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Reza Raeisi; Sudhanshu Singh

39length of the NIOS II processor is 32 bits. All registers are 32 bits long. The NIOS II architectureuses separate instruction and data buses, which is often referred to as the Harvard architecture. 4Figure 1-Nios II system implemented on the DE2 boardµClinuxReal-time and embedded systems operate in constrained environments in which computermemory and processing power are limited. They often need to provide their services within stricttime deadlines to their users and to the surrounding world. It is these memory, speed and timingconstraints that dictate the use of real-time operating systems in embedded software. RTOSkernels hide from application software to the low-level details of system hardware, and at thesame time provide several categories

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Eniko T. Enikov; Vasco Polyzoev; Joshua Gill

were excited by seeing the effect of the application of control theoryto a tangible system. They were also interested in establishing a connection between thecalculations and the experimental results. Comments such as “I was excited about the idea ofactually seeing this design work on paper get implemented into a tangible mechanism…Thehardware project offered a more real-world physical representation of control system design…It Proceedings of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference Copyright © 2010, American Society for Engineering Education 329seemed more interesting to be able to

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William Bloxsom

application of their education to real world issues. This instructorhas found the sharing of information enlightening. The students eagerly engaged in theconversations; it appeared as there was some interest on their part.The introduction of relevant economic and social current event topics into the engineeringeconomics course content had many advantages. It provided a contemporary backdrop for thecore material in the class. It allowed the students to research and share topics of interest to them.And it allowed the students to become engaged in the class discussions. This activity willcontinue to be inserted into the engineering economy content whenever the class is taught. Thecurrent state of the world provides a rich environment from which to chose

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Paul van Bloemen Waanders; Andrew Kean; Glen Thorncroft; Brian Self

will write a memo explaining theirModel Documentation model. The concept of statistical uncertainty for finite samples isEffective Prototype something that can be seen in many engineering industries.The goal of MEAs is to promote real-world thinking that students can use as engineeringpractitioners. Experiences like creating a system model and thinking critically on open-endedproblems are essential for success in the workplace. Guiding undergraduates into this type ofthinking will better prepare them for the constantly changing field of engineering.AcknowledgementThis work was funded by the NSF CCLI Grant #070607

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Jack Sun; Youssef Chedid; Kaveh Hajimohammadreza; Efrain Mendoza; Silvestre Sanchez; Kinal Vachhani; James Flynn; Sharlene Katz

create atransceiver using SDR with comparable performance to a high-end hardware transceiver.As an integral part of an improved senior design course, students taking part in this project wereexposed to a near real life engineering world. The CSUN faculty acted asmanagement/customers, setting time and resource limitations on the students. The students wererequired to give weekly oral presentations on their progress and problems encountered. Thefaculty offered guidance to possible solutions, but emphasized real constraints on solutions,including cost, lead time, reliability, manufacturability and team time investment.The SDR transceiver was designed with the following requirements:1. The SDR Transceiver operates in the high frequency (HF) amateur

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James M. Widmann; Brian P. Self

“Visual Learners” 70The use of a “Real- World” Problem (often cited to make it interesting and fun) 67Solution should be presented in a linear, systematic or logical fashion 52Level of complexity or difficulty should be appropriate 41Notation should be consistent between examples and with text 26Examples should be “Clear” 26Advanced or important concepts should be explained verbally and in detail. 26Conclusions and Future DirectionsThe analysis of the memorandums was encouraging. It showed that the students had anawareness of what was important in

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Lizabeth Thompson Schlemer; Faith Mimnaugh

improvement, butevery comment included an observation similar to those below. Proceedings of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference Copyright © 2010, American Society for Engineering Education 216“I loved this class, and would take the class again if it was possible just to work on another project! Ireally liked that I could experience the "real world" by working on real projects. The practicepresentation[s] were VERY helpful. We got excellent feedback and let us make the final presentationsuperb. Also, you were very helpful!! Thanks for all your

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Brian Meadows; Charles Judah; Michael Berman; Derrick Jones; Ryan Rawson; David Alvarez; James Flynn; Sharlene Katz

Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB).This gave students the opportunity to work on a real world problem with realistic constraints.The requirements presented to the students included the physical and environmental constraintsof designing a system to fly in a small UAV along with the need to operate within FCCregulations.The team consisted of six electrical and computer engineering students. The aspects of theproject covered several of the disciplines within electrical and computer engineering includingcommunications, signal processing, electronics, antenna design, digital systems, and software.This provided an excellent experience for students to experience the challenges of functioning ona multidisciplinary team.All senior design students are required

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for Future and Current Female Engineering Students” Maria C. Sanchez, Nell Papavasilou, & Hernan Maldonado ...................................................................... 6“Use of Video in Casting Education”* Craig Johnson............................................................................................................................................ 18“Sustainable Design: Meeting the Thunder Beings of the West” John M. Murray, Roger A. Greener, Heong-seok Kim, & William T. Murray ........................................ 25Session EE: Electrical Engineering and Technology“Curricular Innovations for Real-Time Embedded Systems Course” Reza Raeisi & Sudhanshu Singh

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A.M. Vollstedt; E. L. Wang

-code online learning module, use of a concept inventory, and use of projectswith real world context.Table 2 shows the mean difference (I-J) between quiz 1 scores. Statistically significant differences (level is less than orequal to 0.05) are shown in bold italic font. Quiz 1 Year (J) Year (I) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2005 -2.37 -15.33 -15.32 -20.25 2006 -12.96 -12.95 -17.88 2007 0.01 -4.92

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Marilyn A. Dyrud

by the Ford Motor Company and IBM; and offerspedagogical suggestions for integrating Holocaust materials into engineering and technologyclasses.While this topic is disturbing, it is important that engineering educators arm their students withknowledge of this emotionally wrenching period in history. Knowing the past may result in abrighter future.IntroductionSometimes, a glance into the past is painful. Engineers view themselves as educated, humaneindividuals who are dedicated to making the world a better place: improving living conditions,providing clean water, developing more productive agricultural methods, generating technologyto enhance communications between people in the far corners of the earth. What happened to theengineering