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Conference Session
Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Hak Tam, University of California, Santa Barbara; Gary Hansen, University of California, Santa Barbara; Sally Blomstrom, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Peter Robinson, Utah Valley University
Tagged Divisions
Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
. I found out about the TMP. From this I felt Ihave gained more knowledge about starting a business than all my other years in college. I canactually apply what I learned from TMP and start a company.” “I hope to start a business and retire at 40 so I always think about doing my own thing.Now I feel more confident in my ability.” “These courses give you info you can’t get from B-Econ and Engineering classes. I got alot out of the courses; the closest thing you can get without going through the experienceyourself.” “I didn’t consider myself to be entrepreneurial but I changed. In other classes you learntheory, never application. TMP gives me the tool belt to go out and do it.” “I was not entrepreneurial before
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kevin Hulme, State University of New York, Buffalo; Edward Kasprzak, Milliken Research Associates; Kenneth English, State University of New York, Buffalo; Deborah Moore-Russo, State University of New York, Buffalo; Kemper Lewis, State University of New York, Buffalo
broad availability of visuallyengaging and fast-paced games, contemporary students can find traditional classroom methods oflecture and guided laboratory experiments limiting. This paper presents a novel methodologythat incorporates driving simulation, motion simulation, and educational practices into anengaging, gaming-inspired simulation framework for a vehicle dynamics curriculum. Theresearch places students into a gaming scenario where learning occurs during game play, ratherthan using a formally structured learning approach to vehicle dynamics. The application of themethodology is demonstrated in the context of an advanced vehicle dynamics course. This paperreports on work done under National Science Foundation grant DUE-0633596 in the
Conference Session
Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Rose, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
. (1984). “A Man of Judgment.” Judgment in Geotechnical Engineering: The Professional Legacy of Ralph B. Peck, John Dunniclif and Don U. Deere, Eds., 191-197.10. Masters, C.B. and Engle, R.S. (2002). “Spicing up Statics Lectures with Concept Questions and ‘Around Town’ Assignments. Proc. 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conf. June 16-19, 2002, Montreal.11. Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (1989). “Roof framing with Cantilever (Gerber) Girders and Open Web Steel Joists.” Canadian Institute of Steel Construction. Page 14.717.15
Conference Session
Using Classroom Technologies
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeongkyu Lee, University of Bridgeport; Jalpa Bani, University of Bridgeport; Ying-ju Chen, University of Bridgeport
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
similarity over multiple assignments will be decreased,and vice versa. As shown in Figure 2 (a), the average similarities of the first, second and thirdassignments are 38%, 30%, and 24%, respectively. As students did their writing assignmentsmore and more, the similarities were decreased clearly. In addition, we can find the similarpattern in Figure 2 (b) that is for average similarities over three consecutive semesters. Based onthe results, we can realize that students become aware of pg process by Turnitin.com, and triednot to plagiarize in their assignments. 40% 35% 35% 30% 30
Conference Session
Integrating Design into the BME Curriculum
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Chris Yoder, University of Pittsburgh; Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance; Angela Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance
Tagged Divisions
Biomedical
bioengineering educationcommunity with a methodology for analyzing team effectiveness and accomplishments.6.0 AcknowledgementThis research is funded by NSF CBET-0602592 Collaborative Research: The BME-IDEACompetition, Assessing Innovative Design in Biomedical Engineering Education with additionalsupport for the BME-Idea competition provided by The Lemelson Foundation.References1. Novak, Joseph D. and Gowin, Dixie B. (1984). Learning How to Learn. United Kingdom, Cambridge University Press.2. Besterfield-Sacre, M., J. Gerchak, M. Lyons, L.J. Shuman, and H. Wolfe, “Scoring Concept Maps: Development of an Integrated Rubric for Assessing Engineering Education,” Journal of Engineering Education, 93(2), April 2004, pp. 105 – 116.3. Golish, B
Conference Session
ECE Poster Session
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Haluk Ozemek, San Jose State University; Preetpal Kang, San Jose State University; Albert Khanh Nguyen, San Jose State University; pradeep badhan, San Jose State University
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
motors for mobility.II. DESIGN METHODLOGYIn order to complete this lab, several things had to be done first to sync the PCB with thecomputer and execute the desired program. 1. First attach the PCB to the power supply a. Assure that the hot and ground wires are attached correctly, with one other member verifying a proper connection to avoid destroying the PCB. b. Turn on the power supply and set slightly above 9V. c. Check for power LCD on PCB if present, good. If no power LCD turn off immediately. 2. The next step is to open an AVR Studio 4 project. a. Select and open AVR Studio. b. Once opened click the “New Project” button to open a new project. i. Next select the “AVR GCC” and name
Conference Session
Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joseph Arumala, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Tagged Divisions
Minorities in Engineering
. Activity 6: Construction of Equipment Storage Building andOffice included preparation of contract documents and the building of the Athletic EquipmentStorage Building and Office. (a) (b) Figure 2 Graffiti on Walls, Rusted Steel Roof Trusses and Part of Collapsed Roof2. HUD Policy PrioritiesThis project satisfied the following HUD Policy Priorities.  Improving the Quality of Life in Our Nation’s Communities. This project sought to turn an abandoned, dilapidated old factory facility that area children turned into a gang Page 14.1242.4 meeting place for anti-social
Conference Session
Programming for Engineering Students II
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University
Tagged Divisions
Computers in Education
promoted through the group, and of the opportunities that have been offered formaking connections. Knowing of this appreciation has made this effort a rewarding experience. Page 14.358.10Bibliography 1. D. M. Boyd and N. B. Ellison, “Social network sites: Definition, history, and scholarship.” Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 13(1), article 11, 2007. Online: http://jcmc.indiana.edu/vol13/issue1/boyd.ellison.html 2. M. Hauben and R. Hauben, “Netizens: On the History and Impact of Usenet and the Internet.” IEEE Computer Society Press, 1997. 3. J. C. R. Licklider and R. W. Taylor, “The Computer as a
Conference Session
Case Studies and Engineering Education Around the Globe / International Poster Session
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Kathryn Jenner, University of Florida; Sarah Jayasekaran, University of Florida
Tagged Divisions
International
with small craft sticks in testing frame Page 14.327.4Figure 3. Loading of truss bridgeFigure 4. Typical truss bridge failure Page 14.327.5 A BFigure 5. a) Multilayer truss bridge before loading. b) Multilayer truss bridge afterloading.To calculate the scores for the truss bridge laboratory, the following equation is applied: Score = (Truss Bridge Failure Load / Truss Bridge Cost) x 100 (1) Page 14.327.6The purpose of
Conference Session
Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Saeed Niku, California Polytechnic State University; Frank Owen, California Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
AC 2009-583: DESIGN EDUCATION AT CAL POLY: WHY WE DO WHAT WE DOSaeed Niku, California Polytechnic State University Saeed Niku is a professor of mechanical engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He has taught courses in mechanics, robotics, and design since 1983. His research interests are in the same areas, as well as biomechanics and design for the disabled. He has also written two textbooks, "Introduction to Robotics; Analysis, Systems, Aplication" and "Creative Design of Products and Systems". Saeed has also worked with a variety of companies, coalitions, and institutions. Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1982. M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering (Design
Conference Session
Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cameron Denson, Utah State University; Nathan Mentzer, Utah State University; Jodi Cullum, Utah State University
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
Center for Engineering and Technology Education (NCETE) providedprofessional development with the following goals: a) increase teachers’ subject matterknowledge in engineering design and strengthen their mastery of pedagogical content knowledgerelated to the infusion of design experiences into their courses; b) apply principles and practicesof engineering design as teachers work individually and in small groups to develop solutions totechnical problems; and c) identify and select design challenges and instructional materials thatwill motivate and enable teachers’ students to move efficiently through learning progressions inengineering design 4
Conference Session
Trends in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Hari Chintalapudi, Lamar University; Balakrishna Sangi, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College
Tagged Divisions
Construction
C C- C Transit C C C- Aviation C- C+ D Schools N/A D- D- Drinking Water C- D D Dams N/A D- D Solid Waste N/A B C+ Hazardous Waste N/A C D+Navigable Waterways N/A D
Conference Session
Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; GuangZhi Qu, Oakland University; Ishwar Sethi, Oakland University
Tagged Divisions
International
professors) attended andrated the student oral presentations and later reviewed the project reports. They reviewed thepresentations and materials to establish whether the students had demonstrated some or all of themechanical engineering program outcomes and the level to which those outcomes wereachieved. These program outcomes are: 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, manufacturability , and sustainability
Conference Session
Focus on Faculty
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kristen Constant, Iowa State University; Sharon Bird, Iowa State University
Tagged Divisions
Women in Engineering
criteria or ‘overall impression’ was givenmore weight. For the one search in which numerical designations for particular criteria wererequested in addition to an overall assessment value, the trend held true (to varying degrees) forall 6 candidates (of which 2 were from underrepresented groups and 4 were not). The academicequivalent of this is after assigning points for specific criteria on a paper, awarding one studentan A and the other a B in conflict with the actual scores. This pattern leads one to wonder, bywhat criteria are evaluators adding value to majority candidates and subtracting value fromminority candidates?Premature Ranking/Digging In: “All too often, evaluators rush to give numerical preferences tothe candidates or applicants they
Conference Session
International Study Abroad Programs
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Butsch Michael, FH-Konstanz, Germany
Tagged Divisions
International
this program, the students live abroad for three to six months andinteract with other students and professors from different cultures and academic curricula.Up until the end of year 2006, there used to be three main International Activities at KetteringUniversity: a) Study Abroad for Kettering University students (out-going students), b) Study atKettering University for Foreign Exchange students (in-coming students) and c) Matriculating(tuition-paying and degree-seeking) foreign students at Kettering University. However, withthe new administration at Kettering University, all these three categories have beenconsolidated in to one unit and a new structure of Office of the International Programs (OIP)emerged.To sustain Kettering University’s
Conference Session
Tree-huggers, Diggers, and Queers--Oh my!
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
George Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton; Caroline Baillie, Queens University, Kingston
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education
': money, negative freedom or freedom from coercion, and happiness, on theother. Monetary income alone cannot be used as a reliable indicator of substantial freedom.An increase in income might be converted into an increase in substantial freedom, but theconversion is not automatic or equally easy for everybody. A sick person is normally lessable than a healthy one to convert a given increase in income into a wider range of realopportunities, i.e., into greater substantial freedom. The same might be said of a personwho lives in a dangerous neighborhood that makes him/her fearful to go outside ascompared to a person who lives in a safer neighborhood."14 B. Ethics of Freedom: CapabilitiesNussbaum15 has continued to develop the notion of
Conference Session
Topics in Engineering Ethics IV
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; R. William Graff; B.Kyun Lee, Le Tourneau University; Martin Batts, Le Tourneau University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Ethics
Graff, LeTourneau University R. WILLIAM GRAFF is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he taught since 1975. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Purdue University in electrical engineering. Prior to joining LeTourneau University, he was assistant professor of electrical engineering at Drexel University for six years, and at Wilkes College for two years. His professional interests include antennas, microwaves, plasma, and ethics. Email: billgraff@letu.eduB.Kyun Lee, Le Tourneau University B. KYUN LEE is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he taught since
Conference Session
Information and Network Security
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University
Tagged Divisions
Information Systems
(IRETE)AbstractEngineers work in settings that are dictated by global perspectives. This places a need forengineers who can operate seamlessly in global environments. A key component for the successof this seamless knowledge exchange is the development of information repositories for theengineering fields. E-Lis < http://eprints.rclis.org > is an example of such a repository fordocuments, published or unpublished, on librarianship, information science and technology.IRETE will be a repository totally focused to the world-wide community of scholars and teachersdedicated to engineering education. IRETE will operate with an administrative group under theleadership of a Principal Investigator or Director. Several working groups will focus on
Conference Session
Laboratory Development in ECE Education
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mustafa Guvench, University of Southern Maine
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
theOpAmp operates its gain saturated region and the tests and simulations result in erroneous testresults with very small open loop gain. The DC transfer characteristic shown in Figure 3 includessuch a correction of -0.12 mV (included in the schematics in Figure 1). Page 14.888.6Figure 2 (a) Mathematica Design Calculations (b) Transistor Sizes and Bias Currents Calculated Figure 3. Page 14.888.7Small signal AC simulations for open loop gain reveal not only the magnitude of the
Conference Session
The Best of Design in Engineering Education
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Scott Johnson, University of Illinois
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
. Ross, M. E., Green, S. B., Salisbury-Glennon, J. D., and Tollefson, N. 2006. College students’ study strategies as a function of testing: An investigation into metacognitive self-regulation. Innovative Higher Education 30(5): 361-375.4. Paris, S. G., and Winograd, P. 1990. Metacognition in academic learning and instruction. In Dimension of thinking and cognitive instruction, ed. B. F. Jones, 15-44. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.5. Hong, N. S., Jonassen, D. H., and McGee, S. 2003. Predictors of well-structured and ill-structured problem solving in an astronomy simulation. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 40(1): 6-33.6. Marzano, R. J., Brandt, R. S., Hughes, C. S. Jones, B. F. Presseisen, B. Z., Rankin, S. C., and
Conference Session
Embedded Computing
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey Anderson, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; Robert Kubichek, University of Wyoming; Suresh Muknahallipatna, University of Wyoming; John Pierre, University of Wyoming; David Whitman, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming
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Computers in Education
. Page 14.528.1Suresh Muknahallipatna, University of Wyoming Suresh Muknahallipatna received his B. E. degree in Electrical Engineering and Master’s of Engineering from the University of Bangalore, India, in 1988 and 1991, respectively. He© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 completed his Ph.D. degree at the University of Wyoming in 1995, with an emphasis on Neural Networks. He is a currently Associate Professor in the Dept. of ECE at the University of Wyoming. His current areas of expertise are performance analysis, modeling and simulations of storage area networks, mobile ad-hoc networks, and nano-satellite network.John Pierre, University of Wyoming John W. Pierre
Conference Session
Sustainable and Urban Development
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Clara Fang, University of Hartford
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2009-1643: COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE PROJECT LEARNING IN CIVILENGINEERING COURSESClara Fang, University of Hartford Page 14.342.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Community-based Service Project Learning into Civil Engineering CoursesAbstractThis paper describes and analyzes the experience of implementing community-based serviceproject learning into civil engineering undergraduate courses at the University of Hartford, andconsiders the evidence of the impact of such learning on students and community organizations.The paper begins by discussing how such a learning module has been developed and analyzesthe
Conference Session
Design, Build, Fly (DBF)/AIAA Student Competition/UA
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lawrence Boyer, Saint Louis University; Christopher Peck, Saint Louis University
Tagged Divisions
Aerospace
conducted. The most detrimental risks present are plane crash and pilot error due to their lack of mitigations. The completion of several mathematical processes and team presentations has instilled a generous amount of educational value in the team. Drawing on the full spectrum of engineering ideas acquired over the years has prepared the team for the competition and for future engineering explorations. Nomenclature b = wing span c = chord CD = Drag Coefficient CDo = Profile and Friction Drag Coefficient CL = Lift Coefficient Emax = Max Lift to Drag Ratio e = Oswald Efficiency Factor HP/W = Horsepower to Weight Ratio K
Conference Session
Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
Electrical/ElectronicsEngineering Technology Program Criteria Outcomes1 shown in Table 1 as Outcomes 12 through16. An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of the disciplineOutcome 1 (ABET 2.a ) An ability to apply current knowledge and adapt emerging applications of mathematics, science,Outcome 2 engineering and technology (ABET 2.b ) An ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improveOutcome 3 processes (ABET 2.c) An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to theOutcome 4 program objectives (ABET 2.d )Outcome 5
Conference Session
Graduate Student Experiences
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jin-Hwan Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions
Graduate Studies
5important to motivate students before starting projects and to continuously encourage themduring projects.Two beginning graduate students were assisted with the guidance of a teaching mentor.Research topics were related to my proposed Ph.D. research. Reading, summary, and discussionof research papers as an active learning exercise motivated these students and introduced them tothe state-of-the-art. Problem-based learning continued in an active laboratory experience. Theyproduced excellent results, which were presented in two papers, one presented at the IEEESensors Conference and one published in Sensors and Actuators B.12,13 The teaching mentorprovided feedback to help improve teaching skills for all teaching activities. These experienceshelped me
Conference Session
New Trends in CHE Education I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Hanyak, Bucknell University; Timothy Raymond, Bucknell University
Tagged Divisions
Chemical Engineering
AC 2009-1936: TEACHING MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES TOFIRST-YEAR STUDENTS USING COOPERATIVE TEAM-BASED PROJECTSAND LABSMichael Hanyak, Bucknell University Michael E. Hanyak, Jr. is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University since 1974. He received his B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University, M.S. from Carnegie Mellon, and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1976. His teaching and research interests include computer-aided engineering and design, courseware development and the electronic classroom. He was one of the principal investigators with Brian Hoyt, William J. Snyder, Edward Mastascusa, and Maurice Aburdene on a five-year National
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Anderson, United States Air Force Academy; Matthew Snyder, United States Air Force Academy; Michael Maixner, United States Air Force Academy
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
implementation of this course. Our thanks andappreciation for their effort and hard work: Mr. Lonn Rodine, Mr. Rob Lotz, Mr. RichardBoschee and Technical Sergeant Jonathon Solomon. Page 14.560.14Bibliography1. Volk, K. S., “Industrial Arts Revisited: An Examination of the Subject’s Continued Strength, Relevance and Value”, Journal of Technology Education, Vol. 8, No. 1, 1996.2. Menicucci, J., Duffy, J., Palmer, B., “Hands-on Introduction to Chemical and Biological Engineering”, Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.3. Farrow, D., “Development of a Manufacturing
Conference Session
Statics and Dynamics: What's New
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sangram Redkar, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
subsystems to create full vehicle7 Simulation Output and 13, 14 Virtual testing using ADAMS-Car Interpretation8 Project presentations 15,16 Table 1: Course Outline and ScheduleClass composition and Academic Expectations:This class had a unique class composition, 20% students with 20 or more years ofindustrial experience (‘Group A’), 40% students with 10 or more years of industrialexperience (‘Group B’) , 30% graduate students with less than 2 years of experience(‘Group C’) and 10% senior undergraduate students (‘Group D’) interested in pursuingcareer in automotive engineering. At the beginning of the course, instructor conducted abrief student survey with following questions.a
Conference Session
Contemporary Practices in Engineering Management Programs
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ivan Lidon, University of Zaragoza; RUBEN REBOLLAR, University of Zaragoza; Palle Qvist, Aalborg University; Juan Luis Cano, University of Zaragoza
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Management
Design Education International Journal of Engineering Education 24: 377–385.20. De Graaff E, Kolmos A (2003) Characteristics of Problem–Based Learning International Journal of Engineering Education 19: 657–662.21. Felder RM, Brent R (2007) Cooperative learning–Active learning: models from the analytical sciences ACS Symposium Series 970. Washington DC. Page 14.1163.1622. Oakley B, Felder RM, Brent R, Elhajj I (2004) Turning Students Groups into Effective Teams. Journal of Student Centered Learning 2: 9–34.23. Pinto J, Mantel S (1990). The causes of project failure IEEE Transactions on Engineering
Conference Session
New Trends in CHE Education I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Keisha Walters, Mississippi State University; Bill Elmore, Mississippi State University; Rebecca Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Rafael Hernandez; Priscilla Hill, Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Todd French, Mississippi State University
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Chemical Engineering
, Mass and Energy Balances, and Industrial Microbiology. Page 14.387.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Cross-Curricular Topic Inventory: Strategic Topic Placement for Concept Reinforcement and Enhanced Student AccountabilityAdrienne R. Minerick, Keisha B. Walters, Bill B. Elmore, Rebecca Toghiani, Priscilla Hill, Rafael Hernandez, Hossein Toghiani, Todd FrenchAbstract Every 5 to 10 years, as faculty members transition in and out of a department, it can bebeneficial for the faculty as a whole to periodically re-examine material coverage and placementin their curriculum topic by topic