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2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Charles Baukal

student attitudes, opinions, mood, and classattendance compared to traditional instructional methods (Vernon and Blake 1993). Research hasshown students acquire more skills and retain knowledge longer that have been acquired byPbBL compared to conventional learning (Duchy et al. 2003). In particular, students oftenacquire enhanced professional problem-solving skills through PbBL (Perrenet et al. 2000). Fieldand Ellert (2010) described semester-long projects in a fluid/thermal design course and athermodynamics and heat transfer course and found increased engagement and ownership fromPjBL. Van Wie et al. (2011) described how projects can promote team building. Mills andTreagust (2003-2004) noted students often have a better understanding of the

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2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Abu Asaduzzaman; Farshad Mashhadi; Manira Rani

ideas to solve those problems.In the rest of the paper, we present the proposed approach, a case study, and a conclusion. Keyfeatures of the proposed approach include hands-on experience, team-based project, and learner-centered education. A computer engineering course, offered mainly for senior and graduatestudents is used for the case study.Proposed ApproachA typical curriculum design consists of analysis, design, development, implementation, andevaluation activities, which are operationalized in specific tactics (Asaduzzaman et al., 2013;Dick et al., 1985; Gustafson et al., 2002; Hardre, 2003; Lunenberg, 2002; Richey et al., 2001,Seels et al., 1991; and Whitman et al., 2014). Six types of knowledge and skills, based onactivities in the

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Yimesker Yihun; AmirHossein MajidiRad

, Chen et al. 2007). The involvement of undergraduate students ininnovative projects and research as part of their curriculum, will greatly benefit the students aswell as the society. As the new generation students are well familiar with social networking,internet browsing and gamming, new instruction and engagement methods are required to utilizetheir experience for good (O'Keeffe and Clarke-Pearson 2011). Moreover, to capture students’interest and to maximize learning, projects need to use a compelling and feeling element thatinvolves authentic problems. Research has shown that Computer Modeling and Simulation is a © American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 2017 ASEE Midwest

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Muhammad Khan; Nansong Wu

andTechnology/Engineering Curriculum Framework17. In addition to self-efficacy, they also usedthe instrument to measure motivation, outcome expectancy and anxiety. Another instrument wasbased on ten-step engineering design process taken from a textbook used during consists of itemsbased on a ten-step engineering design process taken from course textbook18. The present studyfocuses on a seven step Engineering Design Process (EDP) more suited for undergraduateengineering courses based on project based learning which is given in Fig. 1. Problem Definition Background Research Requirement Specification

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2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Kenny Garner; Beth McMillan; Michael DeAngelis; Laura Ruhl; Andrew Wright

Novel Collaboration between Engineering and Geosciences to Design a Green Power Station for Field Camp: A Case StudyAbstractOne of the Department of Systems Engineering’s capstone projects was to design a portablesustainable power generation unit to support the Department of Earth Sciences’ Geology FieldCamp. The team of electrical and mechanical engineering students worked with the faculty ofEarth Sciences to develop specifications. The design had to fit within the existing trailer withoutmajor modifications to the trailer. The final design housed the battery pack in a tongue-mountedbox on the trailer with water proof outlets to charge devices. Four solar panels were connectedthrough keyed connectors to the box to work