Conference Session

Technical Session 1d

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Jean S Larson, Arizona State University; Claudia Elena Zapata, Arizona State University; Wilhelmina C. Savenye, Arizona State University; Edward Kavazanjian Jr., Arizona State University; Nasser Hamdan, Center for Bio-mediated & Bio-inspired Geotechnics

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starting with simple problems, we created a logical sequence of topics andexamples to be covered. To create a lasting impact, we decided to end the lecture with a slideoutlining elective courses and undergraduate research opportunities for students.Instructional strategies In order to promote engagement and facilitate retention of knowledge, we includedpractice, reflection, or review activities in each section of the module (Table 1). Table 1: Technical content paired with instructional activities in the module Section Detailed Topics Student activity 1. Defining • Hierarchy of civil engineering fields Working in pairs, identify real

Conference Session

Technical Session 4a

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Elizabeth Fife, University of Southern California

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level and accuracy of technical description that the students present, inaddition to guiding student’s inquiries into their topic. An assignment earlier in the semester thatinvolves researching and writing about the science and engineering behind an idea, product, orprocess provides the experience for navigating academic work and more applied treatments oftheir subject matter. Frequent meetings with the research teams is useful for monitoring studentunderstanding of their topic and for directing them towards resources.Figure 1 below reflects student’s perspectives as they begin their research. At this point,students have looked at the Grand Challenges website which identifies the challenge andpotential technological remedies. Students have not

Conference Session

Technical Session 3a

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Rebeka Sultana, California State University, Long Beach

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number of students obtaining more than 70% of the total points of 50. Figure 2. Students’ performance in Midterms of Spring 2015 and Spring 2016.Discussion of the OutcomesThe purpose of the study was to improve students’ success rate by increasing the percentage ofstudents receiving points 70% or higher, while decreasing the number of students receivingpoints 60% or lower in the Midterms. The results from only the Spring 2016 semester shows thatdividing the course material and assessing the students by three Midterms instead of twoMidterms helped to reach the study objective. Overall, the class performance reflects thefavorable trend of increased percentage of students receiving points 70% to 80

Conference Session

Technical Session 1c

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Aldin Malkoc, Arizona State University ; Mackenzie Honikel, School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering at Arizona State University; Jeffrey Thomas La Belle, Arizona State University

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? Did the company plan ahead for X success and future growth? What are the manufacturing costs for the game? (How do these costs compare to market X X average) What percentages of these costs are focused on the pieces, board, labor? (Do the costs adequately X X reflect the quality of the game?) What is the manufacturing

Conference Session

Technical Session 2b

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

John M Santiago Jr, Colorado Technical University

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the new technologies wasconducted. The results reflected a positive student experience with the course delivery.Description of EE110EE110 provides the beginning engineer withfundamental knowledge and skills associatedwith the electrical or computer engineeringprofessions. Table 1 illustrates the labassignments that the students must completeduring class. It will introduce commonelectronic components, basic circuitconfigurations, and laboratory instruments.Bench practices and lab reports will beintroduced along with computer aided analysis.The objectives of the course expect students tosystematically solve problems; demonstrate safe habits, identify and apply electronic theory,circuits components, and equipment; and identify and apply basic

Conference Session

Technical Session 2a

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Keith E. Holbert P.E., Arizona State University

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, and found that intensivecourses result in higher grades than traditional 16-week semester length course and that thesehigher grades reflect a real increase in knowledge, with the improvement benefit peaking atabout 4 weeks.12 In still other cases, no difference in performance was observed. For instance,Anastasi reported that academic performance was similar in summer and full-semester lengthofferings of three psychology courses.13 In addition, Shaw et al. found no statistical difference instudent achievement or engagement between six online psychology courses with half beingtaught in a 16-week semester while the other half were delivered in an 8-week term.14Figure 2 provides plots of the probability density functions (pdfs) for EEE 460 based

Conference Session

Technical Session 3d

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Julia Roche, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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EngineeringDynamics.” Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References1. Laws, P., D. Sokoloff, and R. Thornton, Promoting active learning using the results of physics education research. UniServe Science News 1999. 13.2. Prince, M. and M. Vigeant, Using Inquiry-Based Activities to Promote Understanding of Critical Engineering Concepts, in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. 2006.3. Self, B. Increasing Conceptual Understanding and Student Motivation in Undergraduate Dynamics Inquiry- Based Learning Activities. Tech. ASEE, 2016.4. Self, B.P., J. Widmann, M. Prince, and J. Georgette

Conference Session

Technical Session 5a

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Alexander Sebastian Furlanic, San Francisco State University; Philip A. Thomas, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ; Panfilo Jesus Armas, SFSU; Rene Parra Medina, San Jose State University; Jackie Lok; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University

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average 98.4%. It also can be seen from Table 2 that offsetsbetween different Shimmers are not a constant which reflects the intended random time delay atstarting the sensors.Strategies for Student Success and Project AssessmentThere were five research groups in the internship program, each consisting of one full-timestudent intern and three part-time student interns that were supervised by one SFSU graduatestudent and mentored by an engineering faculty. For this Civil Engineering group, severalsupplemental strategies were implemented to help students succeed in the program in addition tothose offered by the program. First, group orientation meeting was held in the first day of theinternship program to discuss the research direction and expected

Conference Session

Technical Session 5c

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Deana R. Delp, Arizona State University

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). Post-school needs of young people with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 18, 1-11.22. Nicholas, D. B. et al. (2017). Research needs and priorities for transition and employment in autism: considerations reflected in a “special interest group” at the international meeting for autism research. Autism Research, 10(1), 15-24.

Conference Session

Technical Session 5c

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Andrea Magdalene Vasquez, Harvey Mudd College; David Kwan, Harvey Mudd College; Laura Palucki Blake, Harvey Mudd College; Sarah Silcox; Joseph John Sinopoli, Harvey Mudd College; Gordon G. Krauss, Harvey Mudd College

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: researchfindings and future directions. Learning and Instruction, 20 (1), 270-279.[18] Lin, S., Liu, E., & Yuan, S. (2001). Web-based peer assessment: feedback for students with various thinkingstyles. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 17, 420-432.[19] Keppell, M., Au, E., Ma, A., & Chan, C. (2006). Peer learning and learning-oriented assessment in technology-enhanced environments. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 31 (4), 453-464.[20] Chen, N.-S., Wei, C.-W., Wu, K.-T., & Uden, L. (2009). Effects of high level prompts and peer assessment ononline learners' reflection levels. Computers & Education, 52, 283-291.[21] Guardado, M., & Shi, L. (2007). ESL students' experiences of online peer feedback. Computers

Conference Session

Technical Session 5a

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Erik N Dunmire, College of Marin; Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Nicholas Langhoff, Skyline College; Tracy Huang, Canada College

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