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Brian S. Mitchell

have been taken, in addition to renaming some existingcourses to make a unified design sequence. The course “Chemical Engineering Design I,” is afirst-semester, sophomore level course that was introduced in September, 1994 as part of arevised curriculum. The course content, its place in the design sequence, and the advantages anddisadvantages of its inclusion in the curriculum are the subjects of this paper.Course ContentA course outline for Chemical Engineering Design I is shown in Table 1. In its current form,Chemical Engineering Design I deals with the fundamental principles of five major topics:descriptive statistics, probability distributions, reliability analysis, quality control and engineeringeconomics. Various components have been

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D. Raj Raman

convinced me thatincorporating engineering design into lower division engineering courses enhances studentlearning and can make the teaching of engineering more fun. IntroductionLower division engineering courses are the foundation of engineering education. Without amastery of engineering fundamentals, students are poorly prepared to do engineering analyses,which is a critical part of engineering design. The breadth of agricultural and biosystemsengineering makes selection of topics for an introductory biological engineering course difficult.Covering too broad a swath of subjects can turn a core-engineering course, which should impartmastery of critical engineering concept, into a survey course, which

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Mark A. Shields; Bryan Pfaffenberger

Session 2561 Teaching Engineering Career Literacy and Teamwork Communication Skills in the First-Year Writing Course Bryan Pfaffenberger, Mark Shields Technology, Culture, and Communication/University of VirginiaOne of the challenges that has long faced engineering education is to adaptcommunications instruction to the needs of engineering students. English compositioncourses, while appropriate for liberal arts students, do not focus on the communicationskills prized by the organizations that hire engineering students. Such skills include thecapacity for clear technical exposition (including process analysis and

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Pradeep K. Agrawal

. using and analyzing concepts in problem-solving applications. requiring regular writing for classes and involving students in critiquing one another’s writing.This pedagogical shift is fundamental, not cosmetic; it affects not only how we interact withstudents but also the material itself. Yet, however effective this approach can be shown to be, itis also true that engineering faculty are already charged with conveying a substantial amount oftechnical information. They might reasonably argue that there is not time to cover the volume ofthe material that they must address using these methods. This is where an in-house WritingProgram Specialist plays a pivotal role. He or she will present critical thinking to students as thefoundation

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John S. Cundiff; Foster A. Agblevor

in calculus andordinary differential equations to biological systems. Principles learned in fluid mechanics areapplied to write a mass balance for a control volume. An energy balance for a control volume iswritten using principles learned in thermodynamics. Chapter 1 shows the student that all theengineering science courses are important in the analysis of biological systems.All students at Virginia Tech take a common freshman year. They learn FORTRAN in theirEngineering Fundamentals courses. In the future they may learn C; this decision is currentlybeing debated. Since they know FORTRAN, the assignments require that everyone program in Page

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Troy E. Kostek

, component products are replacing traditional Man-Machine Interface (MMI)software packages6.OLE technology is easy to use and increases the software developer’s productivity. With thehelp of OLE technology, novice programmers are now capable of writing powerful programs thatonly computer science majors were capable of writing a few short years ago. If this technology isproperly taught to students pursuing a degree in manufacturing engineering or manufacturingtechnology, the graduates of these programs will be capable of contributing to a company’smanufacturing integration efforts in a significant way and thus greatly benefit their employers.The purpose of this paper is to examine the benefits of using OLE-based component products andto provide an

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James E. Mitchell

designing individual systems(architecture, structure, HVAC, electrical), ending in a complete, relatively complex, buildingincorporating all systems. Students have always found the course both challenging andrewarding.What We ChangedBeginning in AY95 we required use of the WWW as the primary presentation tool for documentsprepared by students and professors in the class. All assignment information is now presentedvia web page and almost all student and faculty presentations are prepared and given using theweb page as the primary organizing and presenting tool.1 EMail is used extensively to announcechanges to assignments and to answer questions of general interest, and a collaborative writing

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John A. Orr; David Cyganski; Richard Vaz

on substantial interviews with faculty and students from acrossa broad spectrum of disciplines, including economics, English, history, chemistry, management,and biotechnology. This paper reports on the use of the World-Wide Web for preparation ofcourse materials, and on lessons learned to date in developing and offering the new type ofelectrical engineering service course.IntroductionOpportunities for fundamental changes in many professions have arisen due to new modes forinformation creation, storage, transmission, retrieval, management, and display. However,familiarity with the use of the technologies central to this revolution is often limited to a smallpopulation of individuals with a deep (and rather narrow) education in electrical

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E. J. Mastascusa; Maurice F. Aburdene

resistor values and switch settings. Students are presentedwith a problem of choices-not a simple choice, but complex enough to make it challenging forthem.The lesson developed in ToolBook includes hyperlinks to lessons on series-parallel circuits, Cprogramming, and computer programs in C/C++.IntroductionWe describe a design problem to achieve several educational goals.• The problem is to choose resistor values for a circuit. This concept is easily stated and comprehended by beginning students. The problem only requires fundamental concepts usually found at the beginning of a first course. These concepts include voltage, current, resistance and series and parallel resistor combinations. Thus, this problem gives the students an

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David J. Lilja

ability to dogood research may in fact require personal traits and characteristics that are beyond thecapability to teach, such as creativity and persistence, there are some fundamental skills that arenecessary (although not sufficient) to become a successful engineering researcher. These skillsinclude the ability to critically evaluate the work of others, a facility with the standard tools andtechniques of the given field of study, an understanding of appropriate statistical methods, andthe ability to clearly present new ideas and results through written and spoken communication. Since research is an integral component of the engineering design process, engineeringdegree programs should make a concerted effort to teach students how to

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Michael H. Gregg

values.3. Write a FORTRAN main program which will read the input data files and outputtables of Shear, Bending Moment, Bending Stress, and deflection vs. position on beam,using 1 inch increments from left end. Your FORTRAN program should isolate maximaand minima from these calculations. Use individual function subprograms or subroutinesubprograms to calculate these values of Shear, Bending Moment, and deflection. Usesubscripted variables (2-D arrays) to store calculated values. Your program is to ask the user if they wish output to the screen (console), theprinter (LPT1) or a data file whose name the user will enter. All output should bepresented clearly and neatly in the appropriate format. The program and subprograms areto be

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Barbara Mirel; Atul Prakash; Leslie A. Olsen; Elliot Soloway

to timeconstraints of a school term, and to bring the course more in step with industry approaches by thefollowing:• educating students on techniques for defining a vision of the product (what is it doing and for whom),• placing greater emphasis on the client’s and user’s perspective, the interface design, and interface’s effects upon the rest of the code, and• conducting iterative usability testing, starting early in the project cycle.From inception to completion of the software, these important issues are addressed by teachingstudents to write well-reviewed specifications and user documentation, by beginning this early inthe term, and by using these documents to inform the design.Problem With Software Design CoursesIn the computer

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T.R. Hsu; P. Reischl; P. Hsu; J.C. Wang; F. Barez; B.J. Furman

the designated bin.Finally, the HC11 will return the stepper motor to its original position. After the cycle iscompleted a new part is again placed onto the conveyor , and the control cycle repeats.The student is required to interface all components to the HC 11 microcontroller board ,write application program in C language, compile and download the program from a PCto the HC11 for the demonstration of the microprocessor controlled parts sorter [2].ME 190 Mechatronics System Design ME 190 is the capstone course in the stem open to senior level students, and is intendedas the follow-on course to ME 106. It is an open-ended project oriented course whichexpands on the fundamentals presented in ME 106 and emphasizes the application

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James E. Cross

Session 1220 A Simple Interactive Program for Real-Time FIR Digital Filters Written in the C-Language James E. Cross Southern UniversityAbstractIntroductionThe main design task in using a digital signal processor (DSP) for the real-time processing ofsignals is that of algorithm development. An algorithm must be developed that will transformthe signal in a manner to meet the design specifications. This paper is primarily concerned withthe design of such an algorithm that is user friendly. The fundamentals of real-time digital signalprocessing

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David E. Clough

feasibility.Motivation for the Fluid-flow ModuleIn his established text, Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers, BillLuyben describes a reservoir and exit pipe system shown in the diagram below. Page 2.31.2By writing dynamic differential equations for the volume balance in the reservoir and for themechanical energy balance in the pipe, he shows that, for a given set of design and operatingparameters, this system behaves in an underdamped manner with natural oscillations. It is easyto show that for other parameter sets, it does not, but rather behaves with overdampedcharacteristics. This simple system, with intriguing fluid dynamics

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Craig Hoff; Lisa Anneberg; Ece Yaprak

Enhancement (UFE) workshopsupported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant No. DUE-9455076,through the division of Undergraduate Education (DUE), Directorate for Educationand Human Resources.ABSTRACTComputer aided drafting or drawing is a fundamental in the engineering design process.Many companies use CAD programs in every aspect of their business. Electricalengineering students, however, normally have no exposure to traditional CAD programs intheir curriculum. This can be remedied by the addition of a CAD exercise in andappropriate EE lab course. Advanced Digital Electronics is a likely location, because ofthe complexity of circuit diagrams that must be electronically generated. Other programsexist for digital logic circuit generation, such

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Robert J. Beichner; Hugh Fuller; Richard M. Felder; Philip R. Dail; Leonhard E. Bernold; Ernest E. Burniston

(chemistry in the first semester,physics in the second), and a one-credit engineering course. The curriculum is taught by amultidisciplinary team of professors using a combination of traditional lecturing and alternativeinstructional methods including cooperative learning, activity-based class sessions, and extensiveuse of computer simulations. The goals of the curriculum are to provide motivation and contextfor the fundamental material taught in the first-year mathematics and science courses, a realisticand positive orientation to the engineering profession, and training in the problem-solving, study,and communication skills that correlate with success in engineering school and equip individualsto be lifelong learners. This paper summarizes program

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Michael Khader

-class analysis of algorithms and programs using acomputer output that is projected to both sites simultaneously are employed. A documentreader is used for free hands writing using plain papers when necessary. Out-of-class learners use the INTERNET to follow the in-class pace or study ontheir own pace. MULTIMEDIA TOOLS BOOK II is used to develop the courseware inHTML formats. The materials are prepared in the form of a book with chapters and tableof contents for each chapter. Hot links are provided to navigate back and fourth with thematerial. Each section(s) related to a topic is followed by interactive questions andanswers session. If the learner enters the wrong answer, a notification is provided with aprompt to try again or use the

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Michael D. Amos; Bruce E. Segee

Networks “learn” and generalize for a given set of dataand how that helps in solving complicated systems measurement and control problems. Section2 also discusses the significant understanding and knowledge of programming and NeuralNetwork fundamentals needed to use the traditional C++ Neural Network.Section 3 discusses the methods used to program the Neural Network using VBA (Visual Basicfor Applications) in Excel. The programming knowledge required to use this interface isminimal and the only computer experience needed is a good working under-standing of Excel forWindows 95.Section 4 provides conclusions and information that demonstrate that this Neural Network inExcel for Windows 95 performs as well, if not better, than its standard C

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Stephen A. Raper; Susan L. Murray

Management departments and vice versa.Numerous entry level positions in industry are often filled by graduates of both programs. Thehistory and size of IE is definitely greater, although EMgt graduate programs are experiencingsignificant growth. The curriculum of both programs are fundamentally the same. Thedistinction is that the EMgt student is receiving more education in traditional business functionsand the IE student is receiving more education in specialities such as operations research and/orhuman factors. Both fields have bright futures, preparing engineers to face the diverse challengesof the next century. Page 2.173.4

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Joseph Herkert

multidisciplinary analysis. A familiarity with the technology itself is essential toan understanding of why such accidents occur and what their effects are. Likewise, the behaviorof complex organizations is a relevant topic. The economics of risk and risk management alsoplay an important role. Finally, social and behavioral aspects of how risks are perceived have agreat bearing on the success or failure of risk assessment and risk communication.At the heart of this inquiry is a critical examination of risk and methods of risk assessment, topicswhich involve fundamental value judgments. The impacts of technological catastrophes alsohave values dimensions, as, for example, where third-world exploitation is an issue, and wherethe impacts are international

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Roy C. Shelton

processing are emphasized. Page 2.325.12 12 Appendix C. University of North Texas and College of Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum Requirements University of North Texas Core Curriculum Requirements1. Written and Information Access (6 hours): This requirement is satisfied by ENGL 1310 College Writing I and ENGL 2700 Technical Writing.2. Literature (6 hours): This requirement is satisfied by ENGL 2210 World Literature and ENGL 2220 World Literature.3. American History (6

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Shane Henderson; Leslie A. Olsen; John Birge

when capital is limited, such as linear andinteger programming formulations (which were solved using a spreadsheet solver). Thisprovided a natural lead-in to the second part of the course.The second portion of the course was designed to give students experience in working within ateam environment on cases. Because many of the students had little or no experience in workingin teams, we first gave introductory lectures on working within a team, writing reports, andproblem solving. We considered it impractical to attempt to have the students give presentationssimply because of the sheer size of the class (160 students), and so we provided no instruction inthat area.The first case required the students to code an algorithm to solve a well

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Kirk E. Hiles

theproject in light of engineering fundamentals (forces, moments, energy, etc.), and documents thework with oral and written reports. Eide defines the engineering design process as an orderly, systematic approach to adesired end1. This problem solving process is continuous and cyclic in nature in that oneproceeds in a step-by-step manner through the nine steps, but often cycles through the process atvarious steps as the solution evolves. The specific process taught in the IED course involves thefollowing nine steps: Identify the Need, Define Problem, Search, Criteria and Constraints,Alternative Solutions, Analysis, Decision, Specification, and Communication. The FIRSTproject incorporates these steps in a tangible manner that provides the

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Jose A. Macedo

. Introduction Being able to document design projects and communicate results is an important skillfor practicing engineers. There are reports in the literature 2, 3 that discuss methods to improveteaching these skills to undergraduate engineering students. Audeen Fentiman 2 indicates thatstudents do not learn much by writing final reports poorly and receiving feedback in the formof instructor comments and a grade. Students can benefit the most by doing it properly.Therefore students should be given the opportunity to correct deficiencies, which requiresinstructors to plan report deadlines a week or two earlier than normal to allow enough timefor grading by the instructor and make corrections by the students. The approach presented inthis paper

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Computer Architecture and Algorithms (3520)

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P.E., Dr. Henry L. Welch, Milwaukee School of Engineering

lines of student code. The results of using this in MSOE's CS321 will be presented.Introduction The goal of a computer science or computer engineering program is to provide workready graduates who are familiar not only with how to write computer programs in variouslanguages, but those familiar with basic algorithms and aspects of computing. Areas of studymay often include file management, operating systems, compiler design and computer graphics.Depending upon the emphasis of a program these courses typically appear in either the junior orsenior year and vary from required courses to electives. The area of computer graphics has manyaspects which make it an ideal candidate for inclusion as a core course in the junior year. Notonly does

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Mark A. Shields; John P. O'Connell

ofattributes.Assignments in both courses emphasized fundamentals of concise technical writing, well-organized written reports and oral presentations with rich graphical materials, and extensive useof the library and the World Wide Web. Most projects, ranging in duration from one to fiveweeks, were carried out either in pairs or in teams of three or more.In ENGR 164 the projects were: finding and analyzing a current product liability case; physicallyunwrapping and disassembling an inexpensive consumer product (in two workshops) anddiscussing its scientific principles, conceptual design, materials, economics, manufacture,maintenance, failure, disposal; brainstorming options, selecting viable concepts and doingdetailed designs of ways to "make the UVa libraries more

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Seung H. Kim

Page 2.5.1technical science courses. This situation clearly indicates that there is an opportunity for manyimprovements in the curriculum, particularly in materials courses, using the computer and theapplication software. The application software (mathematical software, such as Mathcad) provides apowerful tool to teach basic or applied fundamentals in engineering technology curriculum. Themathematical software makes course materials more modern, interesting, and realistic whileretaining basic principles in the course contents. Since the Mathcad has the ability to enterformulas, variables, mathematical operations, graphs, and texts on the worksheet. Once aMathcad model on the worksheet is properly built, mathematical formulas can be

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P. Jayanetti; J. Olcott; J. Johnson; J. Patton

between all theother classes (and is the primary component the user must write). The Navigator isfurther described in Section 2.2 The Multimedia Authoring ToolUsing Java, we created the multimedia authoring tool, mmBrewer. This tool is comprisedof a collection of multimedia components all of which begin with the prefix “mm.” The structure of the mmBrewer is analogous to a story book. Just as a story bookcontains different pages, mmBrewer contains screens which serve as the framework. Eachscreen contains images, text, and interactive components capable of initiating a varietyof responses. A collection of components comprise a screen, and a collection of screensmake up a title or the entire story book.Class LibraryThe first objective was to

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Bob Lahidji

Session 1663 The Core Courses in the Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Bob Lahidji, Ph.D. Eastern Michigan University The competitive edge in manufacturing is no longer based upon the utilization of hightech equipment. The advantages associated with possessing high tech equipment has beendiminished due to the availability and downward pricing of equipment. For example, in theautomobile industry obtaining high tech equipment does not provide a competitive edge over thecompetitors. Today the emphasis is on continuous improvement