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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Patricia S. Buford

and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,economic, environmental, and societal context(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues(k) an ability to use the

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Robert I. Egbert

Another Look at the Freshman Engineering Course Robert I. Egbert Cooperative Engineering Program Missouri State University AbstractThe curriculum in most engineering programs includes some type of freshman level coursedesigned to introduce new engineering students to the various engineering career fields open tothem and to introduce these students to the different university resources available to help themmake a successful transition to university life. Some programs expand the freshman engineeringcourse to include topics such a teamwork, professionalism and ethics, and

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kenneth J. Fischer; Christopher D. Depcik; Lorin P. Maletsky; Robert M. Sorem; Ronald L. Dougherty

teach the design process including related tools (methodology), project 2management, engineering communications, and professional ethics within a comprehensivedesign project. However, the span of capstone design curricula can be as short as one semester.In addition, some curricula require the fabrication of a functional prototype, while others merelyrequire a complete detailed design package. Clearly, the size and requirements of the project, aswell as the level of instruction on methodology, management, communications, economics, andethics, are limited within a one-semester capstone experience. Yet, a review of programsshowed that this was

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

B. Zhang; H. Misak; P.S. Dhanasekaran; D. Kalla; R. Asmatulu

benefit to society andimprove the environment in various ways. Nanoscale materials will make the products better interms of functionality, weight savings, less energy consumption and a cleaner environment.Shortcomings always exist when new unproven technology is released. Nanomaterial may helpclean certain environmental wastes, but contaminate environment in other ways. Choosing theright nanoscale materials is one of the key parameters for the future direction of nanotechnology.Engineering ethics need to be defined before the commercial use of nanotechnology. Riskassessment on new nanomaterial based application is important to evaluate potential risk to ourenvironment when the products are in use. Full life cycle evaluation and analysis for