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Thomas MacCalla; Jacqueline Caesar; Michael Maxwell; Shay Vanderlaan; Sandra Valencia; Terena Henry; Matt Leader

, Federal Policy, and Legislative Action. Washington, D.C.: Center for Democracy and technology, March 21, 2008. http://opencrs.com/document/RL33434/4. The National Science Foundation. Fostering Learning in the Networked World, The Cyberlearning Opportunity and Challenge, A 21st Century Agenda for the National Science Foundation. Report of the NSF Task Force on Cyberlearning. Arlington, Virginia. June 24, 20086. Jolly, Eric J., Campbell, Patricia B., Perlman, Lesley. Engagement, Capacity, and Continuity: Trilogy for Student Success. GE Foundation, September 2004 Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Regional Conference

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Debra Larson

31. Graduates can solve problems in mathematics through differential equations, 3: Application (a) calculus-based physics, chemistry, and one additional area of science.2. Graduates can design a civil engineering experiment to meet a need; conduct the 5: Synthesis (b) experiment, and analyze and interpret the resulting data.3. Graduates can design a complex system or process to meet desired needs, within 5: Synthesis (c) realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.4. Graduates can function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. 3

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Amelito G. Enriquez

differencefor the Final Exam is not statistically significant, the corresponding letter grade for the FinalExam was a “B” for the 2006 class, and a “C” for 2005 class. Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Regional Conference 38Table 2. Comparison of Circuits student performance for Spring 2006 and Spring 2005. Experimental Comparison DifferenceCategories Spring 2006 (ILN) Spring 2005 (non-ILN) N=41 N=28Quiz Average

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Gordana Jovanovic Dolecek; Fred Harris

variance and 4different mean values, as shown in Fig.8 for σ2 = 4 and m = 0, 2, 4, and 6. Fig.8. Gaussian variables with different mean values. Note that the signals show the same behavior but they are displaced around the y axis. Thecorresponding densities and distributions have the same shape and are translated around the xaxis as demonstrated in Fig.9. Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Regional Conference 339 a. σ2 =4 and m=0. b. σ2 =4 and m=2. c. σ2 =4 and m=4

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Richard K. Herz; Gregory E. Ogden

in physics, Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 40, p. 792.3. Chou, C. (1998) The effectiveness of using multimedia computer simulations coupled with social constructivist pedagogy in a college introductory physics classroom, Doctoral dissertation, Teachers College, Columbia Univ., New York.4. Richmond, B., Peterson, S. & Vescuso, P. (1987) An Academic User's Guide to STELLA. High Performance Systems, Inc.: Hanover, NH. Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Regional Conference 1085. Geban, O., Askar, P., & Ozkan, I. (1992) Effects of

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Raman Menon Unnikrishnan; Ricardo V. Lopez

established. The NSSEE specificallyassesses: (a) possible link between student success and a particular learning community, (b) self-reported gains in the college experience and (c) overall satisfaction with the college experience.After sampling over 80,000 students across 365 four-year universities they found thatparticipation in LCs is “uniformly and positively linked” with (a) academic performance, (b)engagement in worthwhile academic activities (faculty interaction, collaborative learning), (c) Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Regional Conference 22increase college attendance

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DingXin Cheng; Joel Arthur; Albert M. Johnson

strength of the TDA primarily depends on the: (a) size and shape ofthe tire rubber pieces, (b) density of packing, (c) magnitude of the compressive normal loading,(d) gradation, and (e) orientation of tire shreds.Contracts and SpecificationsThis lecture has two modules. One is on ASTM international standards; the other is forspecifications on rubberized hot mix asphalt. A series of ASTM standards related to waste tireapplications are covered. The major one is ASTM D6270, which has detailed definitions of tirerubber, material characterization, usage, construction practices, guideline for fills, and leachateetc (1). The lecture also provides students the necessary background on ASTM International.The specification lecture starts with various types

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Reza Raeisi; Deepak Anand

the transceiver4 TxD/TTL Transmitted data out of the transceiver5 SGND Signal6 A(TxD) TxD of RS-2327 B(RxD) RxD of RS-2328 SLEEP Sleep control (input)9 RESET Reset signal (input

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Gordana Jovanovic Dolecek; Fred Harris

engineering lecture courses are taughtusing a traditional method i.e. only with the support of a blackboard or transparencies. The majordisadvantages of traditional teaching methods are that students usually have to choose betweentaking notes and listening to the lecturer. As a result, most of the learning in traditional teachingis individual, since the students in the classrooms are taking notes or listening instead ofparticipating2. Consequently, many students in conventional classrooms develop little confidencein their own ability to learn3. Demonstrations that illustrate concepts with visual aids are one of the important tools in thefield of engineering education. They help students connect theory with practice; they realize howtheory and

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Phillip R. Rosenkrantz

44 Using an On-line Survey Tool to Streamline Outcomes Assessment Phillip R. Rosenkrantz, Ed.D., P.E. Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Department California State University, PomonaAbstractOutcomes assessment required to meet ABET accreditation criteria can be very time consuming.Deciding what and how to measure can take many hours of faculty time on both a department-wide and individual basis. Data gathering and analysis is another time consuming activity.Finally, preparing self-studies and other reports can consume

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James Helbling

472 INTEGRATING DESIGN APPLICATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS INTO SENIOR DESIGN COURSES James Helbling, Department of Aeronautical Engineering Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZThis paper recounts the evolution of a capstone senior design course taught at Embry-RiddleAeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. It will discuss the development of the applicationbased learning objectives and the integration of a technical communication component into thecourse in question, and the challenges and negotiations involved in successfully implementingthese

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Donna M. Schaeffer; Patrick C. Olson

408.236.1152 polson@nu.eduAbstract One of the most amazing aspects of higher education, in nearly all cultures, is that while itis generally viewed as valid or important in at least some context, it generally derives its credibilityfrom the external milieus. Thus if intellect is popular, so is higher education – and visa versa.Importantly, this extends well beyond popularity. It includes aspects of acquiring and valuingknowledge that sometimes have the curious effect of putting higher education in the strangeposition of placating ideas and beliefs that are known (via research and scholarship) to be wrong.While in some ways this is just a political problem that any organization might encounter – itbecomes

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Lizabeth Schlemer; Jose Macedo

162 Teaming Multi-level Classes on Industry Projects Lizabeth Schlemer & Jose Macedo Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Cal Poly – San Luis ObispoAbstract For the past few years we experimented with teaming students from a sophomore-levelclass and a senior-level class to work on industry projects. The classes are “work design” and“facilities design.” Projects are selected to require the application of knowledge from bothdisciplines. In addition, the projects are selected from small

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Jiancheng Liu

422 Laboratory Projects Introduced in Teaching Manufacturing Processes Course Jiancheng Liu, Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering University of the Pacific 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211-0197 jliu@pacific.eduIntroductionMechanical engineering students should graduate with strong practical and interpersonal skills (1,2) . Manufacturing Processes is a fundamental mechanical engineering course

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Thomas J. Impelluso

delivery. The goal was to improve student learning attitudes.Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) was used to re-design the content; on-line technologies were usedto re-design the delivery. Since the targeted students were not computer scientists, the coursewas re-designed to focus on computer programming examples used in mechanical engineering.Scaffolding was used to integrate syntax elements with each other, algorithms with each other,and, the algorithm to the syntax. The effort was assessed using student attitudinal data. Theeffort confirmed the utility of CLT in course design, and it demonstrated that hybrid/distancelearning is not merely a tool of convenience, but one, which, used purposefully, inspires studentsto learn.Introduction Cognitive

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Bruno Osorno

become versus the classic face-to-face classroom teaching. To do so we split one class in two sections; the first one is the onlinesection and the second one is the classroom face-to-face section. To reduce duplication, while the online section is taking the class; the classroom face-to-face section takes the class via an LCDprojector.The time has arrived where all students have a laptop or have a PC at home. 90% of the studentstaking these classes own a laptop with wireless communication. It is very encouraging to see thatthe students in the classroom face-to-face class have their own laptops connected to the onlineclass so that they can minimize note taking and pay more attention to the lecture. The question is;how do I make sure that students

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Jesa H. Kreiner; Peter W. Othmer; Timothy W. Lancey

each and every design project.The principal objective of this sequence of courses is for the students to develop anunderstanding of the design process as it applies to a serious mechanical engineeringproject. Students must to be able to select standard off-the-shelf components as well asdesign non-standard mechanical sub-systems. One of the key features of these two coursesis the creative utilization of contemporary software packages i.e. Pro-E, Fluent, Ansys, SolidWorks as well as MathCad, MatLab, AutoCad and Project Management software.Simulation is readily utilized and the students readily appreciate ability to virtually analyzea real system rather than engage in costly sequence of physical prototypes designediteratively by intuition and/or

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Hassan Badkoobehi

231 Application and Practice of Sustainable Development in Engineering Hassan Badkoobehi National University, San Diego, CAAbstract— In recent years there has been an ever increasing need for sustainable design. Howeversustainable design sometimes may be in conflict with existing design standards. The topic that thisstudy addresses is the ethical dilemma between design standards and Sustainable design. This is anewly arising conflict resulting from the recent “green” Movement. This is a new challenge facing themodern engineer