Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

improvement is thedevelopment of both objectives and outcomes that adequately capture educational intent.The Civil Engineering Technology (CIET) Program Outcomes reflect the strategy ofcontinuous improvement prevalent in the Department of Engineering Technology. TheProgram Outcomes have evolved over the years, but have remained the bridge betweenvjg"Rtqitco"Gfwecvkqpcn"Qdlgevkxgu"ujqyp"kp"Vcdng"3"cpf"vjg"Ðc-mÑ"tgswktgogpvu"qh" Table 1: Civil Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives 1. Applying general and discipline specific concepts and methodologies to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems. 2. Articulating technical material in a professional manner to potentially diverse audiences and in a

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Koontz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Chance Glenn, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mark Indelicato, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

number of inputs, including • Specific requests from representatives of SCTE, as reflected in their proposed curriculum • Meetings with the Industrial Advisory Board for the Telecommunications Engineering Technology program • The background and expertise of the Telecommunications Engineering Technology faculty • The overall goals of the Telecommunications Engineering Technology programWith regard to the last point, courses outside the scope of engineering technology (e.g., cableinstallation) were referred to other departments in RIT. Page 13.736.4The initial courses are introductory with regard to video and broadband

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abu SARWAR, Austin Peay State University; John Blake, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Functions, - Solving Equations with Unknown Exponents using Logarithms - Finding Roots of Higher Order Equations by Calculator - Solving Inequalities Graphically and Analytically - Variation & Trigonometric Formulas of Double and Half Angles.Some topics receive more emphasis than others based on needs in later courses and in practice.The list of topics reflects specific needs in other courses. All instructors expect students to beable to manipulate equations to find unknowns. Students should develop these skills throughpractice with many of the topics in this course. All students need to understand the basics offunctions, including linear, power, and exponential functions, and graphs on linear andlogarithmic scales. All students are

Conference Session

Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology Innovations

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown; Gregory Dick, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

abstract levels.Although Verilog HDL offers an extensive feature set for modeling digital circuits atany abstract level, due to time constraints, students do not get the opportunity to studyswitch level modeling and signal strengths (except the high impedance state); behaviorlevel modeling; delay modeling although testbenches use some delays in betweendriving value sets; and signal timing constraints in technology library cells; or mappingof the circuit to library cells for ASICs design flow.Section III: Laboratory Experiments and Class Projects.Lab assignments reflect on material covered in the theory class. Students use ModelSim[9] for simulation and validation of their design work. They develop testbenches forverification of the designs

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Wood, Youngstown State University; David Kurtanich, Youngstown State University; Robert Di Rienzo, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

have achieved adequate strength and thesystem is completed sufficiently to provide all required bracing.ASCE 37 references ASCE 7 for computing environmental loads. The probability of anenvironmental load reaching its peak value during construction is generally low. In some casesthe loads can be reduced during the construction period to reflect this low probability. Forexample, the wind velocity to be resisted during construction can be reduced to 75% of thedesign wind velocity if the construction period is less than six weeks or to 80% if construction isless than 1 year (Section 6.2.1)5. Similarly, Section 6.4.1 states that if the construction period isfive years or less, the ground snow load can be reduced to 80% of the design value

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Wilbur L Walters, Jackson State University; Stevenson Paradeshi, Jackson State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

under the grant EEC-0634279 (programmanager Dr. Mary Poats). Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.References1. Gabbert, U. and Tzou, H. S. (2001). Smart Structures and Structronic System, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Boston, London.2. Song, G., Qiao, P. Z., Binienda, W. K. and Zou, G. P. (2002). “Active Vibration Damping of Composite Beam using Smart Sensors and Actuators.” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, July 2002, 97-103. Page 13.1086.123. Inman, D. J. (1994

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough, The University of Texas at Brownsville; Yazmin Muniz, The University of Texas at Brownsville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

printer consists of cleaning the prototypewith compressed air in an enclosed chamber to remove the extra material that the machineleaves behind and applying sealant to enhance hardness and durability of the part (Figure 7).How to choose the best material and process for rapid manufacturing application?The material and process are chosen to reflect the best blend of the desired cost, quality, materialcharacteristics and timing. The material used to fabricate the mold is room temperaturevulcanizing (RTV) urethane which cures without using oven heating. RTV silicone molding is awell-recognized rapid tooling method for producing small quantities of production-likeprototypes of plastic molded parts.3,8 This provides short mold lead times coupled

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

early December. A sample practice exam similar to past CCTexams is given to the class by the author usually a week or two prior to the official exam. Theexam is approximately the same number of questions as the CCT exam and students are given 4hours to complete the exam. Although this exam is graded and returned to the students, it hasonly a minor connection to the final grade. Those students who are preparing for the CCT examare understandably motivated and usually perform quite well on the practice exam. Thosestudents taking the class for college credit have not been motivated to perform well on thepractice exam and their scores reflect this lack of motivation. In future offerings of the class,those students taking the class for MET credit

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Tomasi, Alfred State College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

was not being exhibited in the class then the students would be treatedas children and not adults. This lack of professionalism resulted in the professordelivering the following ultimatum, “any further incidents will result in the student beingdropped from the class by the professor”. To further illustrate the seriousness of thistransgression, a writing assignment was assigned where the students were required tointerview a human resource director to determine how “the real world” would handle thissituation. The paper required the students to focus and reflect on what would happen inindustry if a verbal disagreement resulted in a physical altercation.Of the six assignments handed out during the course of the semester, it was the last onethat

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Gerry Marekova, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

colleges presented advertisement materials to attractstudents to their educational programs. In the past three years, Goodwin College has participatedin this event by distributing AET fact sheets to students interested in pursuing their careers inapplied engineering technology. These efforts will continue in the future.AET program’s curriculumThe higher education is rapidly evolving to reflect the industry needs.3 The global marketplace isbecoming more competitive, resulting in advanced approaches to higher education in engineeringand engineering technology, specifically in educating students using quantitative and qualitativemeasures.4 The need for a technologically literate and dynamic workforce dictates therequirements for a flexible curriculum

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough, The University of Texas at Brownsville; Posinasetti Rao, University of Northern Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

in air bag deployment, ink jet print heads, and biosensors based on nanoprobes. On thesophisticated front, Digital Light Processing (DLP) projection systems are getting popular. At theheart of every DLP projection system is an optical semiconductor known as the DLP chip, whichwas invented by Dr. Larry Hoenbeck of Texas Instruments in 1987. The DLP chip is probablythe world’s most sophisticated light switch. It contains a rectangular array of up to 2 millionhinge-mounted microscopic mirrors; each of these micro mirrors measures less than one-fifth thewidth of a human hair. When a DLP chip is coordinated with a digital video or graphic signal, alight source, and a projection lens, its mirrors can reflect a digital image onto a screen or

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

CHITRA RAJAGOPAL, Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus

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Engineering Technology

course?” Gathering thisfeedback allowed the instructors to effectively modify course content. The feedback was verypositive, with most students being satisfied with the course content, course management, andoverall online course experience. Some of the students’ feedback reflected their appreciation forthe flexibility of the course, specifically that that they were able to review the material severaltimes and learn on their own time, at their own pace, and at a place convenient for them.Students also appreciated that they could do the real lab experiments instead of virtual labs, andmany students said they liked the video demonstrations. On the negative side, some studentscomplained about the training modules freezing at times and suggested that

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Chin, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Furthermore, the descriptors describe what was rather than perhaps what ought to be.Finally, the data are also collapsed from numerous sources and may not necessarily reflect aparticular economic endeavor or locale.References1. Rogers, G. (n.d.). The Language of Assessment: Humpty Dumpty Had a Great Fall . . . . Retrieved October 14, 2007, from http://www.abet.org/Linked%20Documents- UPDATE/Assessment/Assessment%20Tips3.pdf2. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Administrative Law Judges. (n.d.). Dictionary of Occupational Titles (4th Ed., Rev. 1991) – Parts. Retrieved January 17, 2008, from http://www.oalj.dol.gov/PUBLIC/DOT/REFERENCES/DOTPARTS.HTM3. O*NET Resource Center. (n.d.). About O*NET. Retrieved October 14, 2007, from

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

reasonable effort to acquire knowledge that was not previously taught. In the reference section of the final report, the students listed the library and internet resources used in the project.One possible weakness of this self learning experience is that the students might not acquireknowledge with significant depth. This is reflected in the self evaluation that the students werereluctant to give themselves a higher score. It is understandable as the capstone course is a 2-credit hour course and students would not be able to put the same amount of time as they wouldfor a 3-credit hour course.3. Rapid prototyping projectProject ObjectivesFor years, industry has strived to produce physical prototypes to demonstrate and promote newand innovative

Conference Session

Innovation & Assessment in the delivery of IT/IET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Scachitti, Purdue University Calumet; Jamie Workman-Germann, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Matthew Stephens, Purdue University; Annaji Sharma Ammu, Purdue University Calumet; Richard Szromba, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

its own title to adopt a broader spectrum of quality management and improvement. The course has added discussion of Six Sigma methodology and concepts as well. ‚ IT 483Facilities Design for Lean Manufacturing. This course title was changed to incorporate the term ‘Lean’ to reflect the importance of this systematic approach to facility design and its effect on reducing or eliminating waste such as excessive inventory, material handling, backtracking, over and underproduction, and ineffective use of resources. The course contents emphasize a systematic approach to designing a facility which integrates principles of a lean

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Djafar Mynbaev, New York City College of Technology; Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology; Roman Kezerashvili, New York City College of Technology; Janet Liou-Mark, New York City College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-based generalphysics (PHYS 1433 and PHYS 1434), reflected all of the above mentioned features andincluded several teaching resources aimed to promote comprehension of the physics laws:class lecture, demonstration experiments, laboratory experiments, e-learning material,problem-solving sessions. Class lecture presents one of the most important principles forevery physics course, - concepts first. Conceptual understanding is the focus through theexplanations, examples and media demonstrations of the experiments and is presented onthe Website and on the Blackboard. E-learning material provides problem solvingexamples, and problem-solving session provides to students through the interactive systembetween student and instructor “Physics Tools” 14

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills Build Success in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maren Henry, University of West Georgia; Eric Granlund, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. An explanation of the most basic structure of English sentences: Subject (thething the sentence is about) + Verb (what that thing is doing) + Direct Object (what thatthing is doing it to) helped students to understand active and passive voice. Whenstudents identified the subject and verb in the sentence, they could see the direction of theaction in the sentence. In a passive sentence, the direct object becomes the subject,because it receives the action of the verb. Most composition teachers encourage complete elimination of passive voicebecause it serves as a “speed bump” for readers: if the action of the sentence movesbackward, reflecting back on the subject, rather than forward onto the direct object, the

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

concepts. As time allowed, the teams of 4students used Visio shapes to pair related concepts and to draw connecting lines between. Eachsubsequent week students had either handouts or textbook chapters to read and to deconstructinto related concepts, to link assignment documents to appropriate concepts or pages, and torelate new concepts to previously learned concepts. Finally, the students added a Visio page forthe User Interface to their database application project with a statement reflecting on theconcepts underlying its features and in which courses these concepts might be used again. Figure5 illustrates a student’s interpretation of the Information System Knowledge Domain conceptsdiscussed in a chapter of a text. Also shown are the names of