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Programming for Engineering Students I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Birmingham, Grove City College; Vincent DiStasi, Grove City College

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-1611: ACTIVE LEARNING ACROSS THE COMPUTER SCIENCECURRICULUMWilliam Birmingham, Grove City CollegeVincent DiStasi, Grove City College Page 13.144.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Active Learning Across the CS Curriculum1. IntroductionThe general idea of active learning is to engage students during lecture with a variety of thingsthat actively involve them in the material being presented. Through active engagement, studentsare highly encouraged to focus attention on the lecture. While active learning holds greatpromise, it also raises several important issues: designing materials for lecture that incorporateactive learning while keeping

Conference Session

Emerging Issues in Engineering Education Research and Pedagogy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ann McKenna, Northwestern University; Robert Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Matthew Glucksberg, Northwestern University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-2738: CHARACTERIZING COMPUTATIONAL ADAPTIVE EXPERTISEAnn McKenna, Northwestern University Ann McKenna is the Director of Education Improvement in the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern University. She holds a joint appointment as Assistant Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy and Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She also serves as Co-Director of the Northwestern Center for Engineering Education Research (NCEER). Dr. McKenna’s research focuses on the role of adaptive expertise in engineering education, design teaching and learning, and teaching approaches of engineering faculty. Dr. McKenna

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Craig, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Tom Miller, North Carolina State University; Carolyn Miller, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer; George Rouskas, North Carolina State University; Larry Silverberg, North Carolina State University; Eric Wiebe, North Carolina State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-740: COMPUTING ACROSS CURRICULAAmy Craig, North Carolina State University Amy E. Craig is the Coordinator of Student-Owned Computing in the College of Engineering and a doctoral student in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at NC State University. She regularly teaches the Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving course in the First Year Engineering Program. Her research interests include faculty development and teaching and learning in the engineering disciplines. She received her MIE and BSIE degrees from NC State University. Prior to her return to NC State, she worked as a Cost Engineer in the Personal Computing Division of IBM.Lisa Bullard, North Carolina

Conference Session

Special Resources and Activities for Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2008-753: LESSONS LEARNED FROM MINORITY COMPUTATIONALSCIENCE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROJECTXiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University Dr. Xiaoqing (Cathy) Qian is currently an Associate Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University. She is also principal Investigator of the DOE High Performance Computing Research and Education project.Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University Dr. Z.T. Deng is currently an Associate Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University.George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division Mr. George Seweryniak is currently the DOE program manager for the research and education projet

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Hadgraft, The University of Melbourne

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-1332: COMPUTER-AIDED LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT: THENATURAL PARTNER FOR PROJECT-BASED LEARNINGRoger Hadgraft, The University of Melbourne Roger Hadgraft is a civil engineer with more than 15 years involvement in engineering education research. He has published many papers on engineering education, with a particular focus on problem/project-based learning and the use of technology to support learning in this way. He was instrumental in introducing a project-based curriculum into civil engineering at Monash University, commencing in 1998. From 2002-6, his work at RMIT was in curriculum renewal to embed graduate capabilities, specifically through a stream of project-based courses/subjects, one

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandra J. Magana; Sean Brophy, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

nanoHUB Simulations as Learning Tools.IntroductionSimulations can provide a critical element of learning experiences. Simulations are alsobecoming a critical part of computational science, which is being described as the third- 1leg in this century’s methodologies of science (Sabelli, et. al, 2005) . Opportunities existto use the same simulation as both a tool for experts and a learning environment ofnovices. What needs to be done to accomplish this duality of a simulation resource?The Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN) has developed an infrastructurenetwork to help transform nanoscience to nanotechnology through online simulation andtraining. Called nanoHUB.org, the

Conference Session

Computer Simulation and Animation II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Rossow, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-526: LEARNING STATICS BY STUDYING WORKED EXAMPLESMark Rossow, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Mark P. Rossow is Professor of Civil Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He received the B.S. (1964) in mathematics engineering, and M.S. (1966) and Ph.D. (1973) degrees in applied mechanics from the University of Michigan. From 1973 to 1979, he was on the faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. In 1979, he joined the faculty of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His research interests lie in applying computers to problems in fields such as engineering education, solid mechanics, soil mechanics, surveying, reactor safety analysis, and structural

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

Page 13.346.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Curricular Enhancement to Support Project-Based Learning in Computer and Electrical EngineeringAbstractUndergraduate computer and electrical engineering programs often partition the curriculum intoseveral courses based on related topics taught in isolation. Students are expected to synthesizetheir knowledge in a senior design project. It is the authors’ experience that students oftenstruggle during their senior design project since they have not gained the appropriate knowledgeor mastered necessary skills needed to work on a significant or team-based engineering designproject. Specifically, students need to be able to define system requirements

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Henry Chaya, Manhattan College

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Information Systems

AC 2008-1245: DISTANCE LEARNING WITH LIMITED BANDWIDTHHenry Chaya, Manhattan College Brother Henry Chaya is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Manhattan College in New York City. He is currently on leave to serve as chairperson of the Computer Information Systems department at Bethlehem University in the West Bank. Both institutions are sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools of which the author is a member. Page 13.444.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Distance Learning with Limited BandwidthAbstractAccess to quality

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Curriculum Development and Applications

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Whittington, Purdue University Calumet; Kim Nankivell, Purdue University Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2008-381: MEETING STUDENT AND INDUSTRY NEEDS THROUGHEXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND SOFT SKILLS STUDY IN COMPUTERGRAPHICSJana Whittington, Purdue University CalumetKim Nankivell, Purdue University CalumetJoy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet Page 13.884.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008Meeting Student and Industry Needs through Experiential Learning and Soft Skills Study in Computer GraphicsAbstractStudents in a Computer Graphics (CG) degree program need a variety of “real-world” portfolioprojects and experience before graduation to prepare them for their careers. One way toincorporate “real world” experiences is to use experiential

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Felipe Arango, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gonca Altuger, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

interactive virtuallearning environments with integrated access to online laboratory experiments have the potentialfor augmenting the traditional learning process and providing undergraduate engineeringstudents with knowledge and skills suited for the technologically driven present and future.Such a virtual learning environment has been created for the laboratory component of a junior-level undergraduate mechanical engineering course on mechanisms and machine dynamics. Animmersive interactive laboratory experiment developed based on a multi-player computer gameengine, which allows the students to collaboratively assemble the experimental setup of anindustrial plant emulator within the game environment and subsequently run remote and

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nabil Lehlou, University of Arkansas; Nebil Buyurgan, University of Arkansas; Justin Chimka, University of Arkansas

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Computers in Education

before completion,especially that a significant part of it depends on developing a reliable hardware system withoutexceeding the budget’s limit. Moreover, efforts from another side of the team are focused onadjoining the RFID learning environment to classes and programs, as well as on designing stepson how to introduce and familiarize students with the new system. Assessments on students’learning in this environment are expected to be revealed next year.SummaryEverything is Alive (EiA) is an agent-based architecture in which software applications andhardware items can be interconnected by computational processes that allow the translation,interpretation and generation of standard messages among them. These processes therefore allowthe

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Schubert, Packer Engineering; Matthew Beatty, Naperville North High School

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Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oscar Ortiz, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2008-1407: LEARNING ANALOG ELECTRONICS THROUGHPROJECT-BASED INVESTIGATION OF FM COMMUNICATION CIRCUITSOscar Ortiz, LeTourneau University Oscar Ortiz, MS, Oscar Ortiz is an assistant professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 2002. He received his B.S.E.E. from the state university of West Virginia at Morgantown and his M.S. degree from Northeastern University at Boston, Ma. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau he was involve in several voice and data communication companies. His professional interests include digital signal processing, analog and digital communications. Email: oscarortiz@letu.eduPaul Leiffer

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sabina Jeschke, University of Stuttgart; Olivier Pfeiffer, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Thomas Richter, University of Stuttgart

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Computers in Education

privately held company located in Tampa, Florida. In 2006, Thomas Richter moved to the Multimedia Center for "New Media in Education and Research" of the TU-Berlin, extending the development and integration work on virtual laboratories. Since 2007, he holds a position at the Computing Center RUS of the Stuttgart University. Page 13.1322.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 User Adaptive Interactive Courses in SCORM Compliant Learning Management SystemsAbstractTraditional on-line courses are static: Unaware of the learner, they present the same content toevery

Conference Session

Computer Simulation and Animation II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Brooks, Temple University; Asher Madjar, Temple University; William Miller; Keerthi V. Takkalapelli, Temple University

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Computers in Education

(11) as documented in theresults section.ResultsFifteen students of Transportation Engineering classes of 2003 learned and used the computerprogram for not only analyzing the existing conditions of the highways but also for optimizingthe design. A confidential survey was conducted using the questionnaire shown in Table 1.Questions 5 through 10 were evaluated by students. These evaluations were checked against theircombined scores in the mid and final examinations with and without the use of the computerprogram. The differences were not statistically significant as shown in Table 2. Table 3 shows 5Performance Indices (PI) of the computer program. Table 4 shows the improved scores on thefive performance indices due to the usage of the computer

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chiu Choi, University of North Florida

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, programmer, and the software development platform in oneplace, this allows the students to develop microcontroller-based systems without using additionaltools. CodeWarrior is a powerful tool for program development and debugging. The basicfeatures of it can be learned in a short time. The microcontroller module is a complete singleboard computer that the students can use directly in their projects. The form factor for the moduleis smaller enough that the projects become truly embedded systems. The project board comeswith a programmer that can flash the microcontroller (9S12C32), in addition to its prototyping Page 13.58.8capabilities. This kit is an

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

provide a broad understanding of computer security issues, from high-level to low leveltopics in security, privacy, ethics and politics. The ten objectives for this course are as follows 1) To be aware of IEEE and ACM ethics codes 2) To understand the impact of social engineering on computer security. 3) To learn the basic computer security principles, terms and concepts. 4) To learn access control concepts and techniques To understand the basic principle of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, typical Page 13.1141.3 5) applications and their strengths and weakness

Conference Session

Re-Imagining the Higher Ed Classroom -- Tablet PCs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elliot Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Monson Hayes, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-1300: ENHANCING DISTRIBUTED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSWITH TABLET PC TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWAREElliot Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Elliot Moore II received his Bachelors, Masters, and PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1998, 1999, and 2003, respectively. As a graduate student he was awarded as a National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellow, President’s Fellow, and FACES (Facilitating Academic Careers in Engineering and Science) Fellow. After working in a post-doctorate position for about a year, Dr. Moore joined Georgia Tech as an Assistant professor in Fall 2004. One of Dr. Moore’s research areas includes the use of digital

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Kim, Howard University; Mohamed Chouikha, Howard University; Veronica Thomas, Howard University

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Electrical and Computer

Learning in Electrical Engineering Class1. IntroductionAll core courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Howard University and, at certain extent,in most engineering and science disciplines everywhere, are each taught by a combination of lectureand laboratory. The idea behind the lecture-lab combination is to help bridge the gap between theclassroom knowledge of theory and the practical aspect in real world. The good idea, however, hasfailed to produce the necessary practice and intended result. Lecture and lab are seldom taught in thesame class and, therefore, different topics are covered in two separate classes. Often, lecture and labare taught by different instructors. Consequently, the intended learning

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Uluagac; Douglas Williams, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2008-1017: BUILDING HARDWARE-BASED LOW-COST EXPERIMENTALDSP LEARNING MODULESA. Uluagac, Georgia Institute of Technology A. Selcuk Uluagac is a Ph.D. student in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, GA as a member of the Communications Systems Center. He received his B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Turkish Naval Academy and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in PA,USA, in 1997 and 2002, respectively. He is a member of IEEE and ASEE.Douglas Williams, Georgia Institute of Technology Douglas B. Williams received the BSEE, MS, and PhD degrees in electrical and computer

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Friauf, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Steven Reyer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

Press, 1973, p. 8. 5. Elbow, P., “Writing With Power,” Oxford University Press, 1981, pp. 8-9. 6. Nelson, S., “Engineering and Technology Student Perceptions of Collaborative Writing Practices,” IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, vol. 46, no. 4 December, 2003. 7. Griffin, E., “A First Look at Communication Theory,” 6th ed., McGraw Hill, 2006 8. Ferris, S., “The Effects of Computers on Traditional Writing,” The Journal of Electronic Publishing, vol. 8, issue 1, University of Michigan Press. 9. Litzinger, T, et al., “Assessing Readiness for Self-Directed Learning,” Proc. 2003 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2003. 10. Flammer, G.H., “Undergraduate Foundations for Lifelong Learning,” Proc

Conference Session

Mobile Robots in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Reed, Louisiana Tech University; Taylor Creekbaum, Louisiana Tech University; Matthew Elliott, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Davis Harbour, Louisiana Tech University

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Computers in Education

breadboard is mounted to the woodenplatform to provide space for these switching circuits. Fabrication of the wooden platform andother system components provide students with significant hands-on fabrication experience.The temperature of the tank is measured using a resistance temperature detector (RTD) that thestudents design and fabricate themselves, as shown in Figure 3. Students learn how the resistivityof a material is related to its resistance, cross-sectional area and length. They then design a nickelresistor pattern by computing the width and length of the nickel film that forms the RTD.Students draw the mask for the photolithography process using Solid Edge, apply a photoresist toa nickel coated substrate, expose the photoresist to UV light

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Mohamed Omer, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

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Electrical and Computer

no solution is obtained. The user notices the counter incremented and the processcontinues until the final iteration. Fig. 3 shows the computation of the real and reactive buspowers resulting from the load dispatch and the line flows after convergence of the solution. Thestudent is able to modify the cost function parameters for any of the three generators and lineimpedances so as to observe how they impact the number of iterations, incremental cost, totalcost, and line losses.In addition to the flowchart algorithm this learning tool presents a display of power systemtransmission lines-flows, bus values and different entities connected on the bus in pictures (notsymbolic). The purpose is to further reinforce learning by helping the student

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sofia Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Joseph Cecere, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1930: INCORPORATING TABLET PORTABLE COMPUTERS INTO THECLASSROOMSofia Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University-HarrisburgJoseph Cecere, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg Page 13.735.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Incorporating Tablet Portable Computers into the ClassroomAbstractUniversities are constantly updating to keep up with changes in the student’s future profession.That is why Penn State Harrisburg’s engineering technology classrooms and laboratoriesemphasis is placed on integrating modern technology with practical experimentation. Thecomplexity of accomplishing various learning environments has become enormous. Therefore

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport; Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport

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Mechanical Engineering

background inmathematics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and programming, however, most of them were goodat computer aided design in ProE and were very interested in learning CFD as a design tool inindustries. STAR-CCM+ was chosen as the CFD software to teach students the entire CFDprocess in a single integrated software environment. After building a geometry model in ProE,students learned to import the CAD model, set up mesh model, physical model and solver, andpostprocess the results in STAR-CCM+. Based on projects, CFD numerical methods andfundamentals of heat transfer and fluid flow were introduced to help students understand theCFD process, interpret, and validate simulation results.IntroductionComputational fluid dynamics was introduced in the

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Krogh, Carnegie Mellon University; Tsuhan Chen, Carnegie Mellon University; Tuviah Schlesinger, Carnegie Mellon University

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Electrical and Computer

computer I/O and systems X Page 13.477.7Giving Students GuidanceOver the years we learned from our students and alumni that students need guidance to take fulladvantage of an ECE curriculum. In contrast to a more tightly prescribed curriculum in a narrowdomain, such as a CE or EE curriculum, students in our ECE curriculum are faced with a numberof choices as early as the spring semester of their sophomore year. We have instituted severalthings to help them identify their specific interests and select courses that will prepare them fortheir futures. All ECE sophomores register for a 1-unit seminar

Conference Session

The Use of Computers in Teaching Mathematics

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Joanna Guild, Boise State University; William Clement, Boise State University; Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

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Mathematics

at Boise State University. She received her Doctor of Education degree in Instructional Technology from Texas Tech University, and her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, with a specialization in Computer-based Education, from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Her research interests have been focused on the development of self-regulated learning strategies for adult learners, and online teaching and learning. She is currently conducting research on retention issues in online distance education.Joanna Guild, Boise State University Joanna Guild is Special Lecturer for the Department of Mathematics at Boise State University. She obtained her M.S. in Mathematics from Boise

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Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; Greory Spaulding, Kansas State University-Salina

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2008-820: BUILDING THE LARGEST CANTENNA IN KANSAS: ANINTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION BETWEEN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSSaeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina SAEED KHAN is an Associate Professor with the Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology program at Kansas State University at Salina. Dr. Khan received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut, in 1989 and 1994 respectively and his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1984. Khan, who joined KSU in 1998, teaches courses in telecommunications and digital systems. His research interests and areas of expertise

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Dominic Dalbello, Allan Hancock College; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2008-1243: ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING THROUGH STATE-OF-THE-ART SYSTEMS LEVEL DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION: THEDEVELOPMENT OF A LOWER DIVISION LEARNING MODULEJames Harris, California Polytechnic State University James G. Harris received his BS and MS in EE from UCB and the PhD in EE from Syracuse University. He was an Assistant Professor at Howard University, and an Associate Professor at the University of the District of Columbia, both in Washington, D.C. He is a Professor with the Department of Electrical Engineering, and the Computer Engineering Program at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA. He served as the Department Head of the EE Department from 1982-89 and the Director of the Computer