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Programming and DSP Potpourri

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jordan Rosenthal; James McClellan

that illustrates the frequency response concept — when the input to an LTIsystem is a sinusoid of a particular frequency, then its output will also be a sinusoid of the samefrequency, but with a possible change in its amplitude and phase. Figure 3(a) shows a screen shot ofthis GUI; Fig. 3(b) shows CLTIDdemo, the continuous-time counterpart. The input sinusoid isshown on the left, the frequency response of the filter in the middle, and the output sinusoid on theright. Using the controls in the lower left of the GUI, the user can control the parameters of the inputsinusoid. These changes take effect immediately. As with the convolution GUIs, the formulas for thesinusoids are also given in their textual form to solidify the connection between the

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Albert Segall

taken to avoid teaching to the evaluation or directly covering any given question. Somesuggested evaluation questions are as follows for an open class that includes both engineeringand other majors:1. If a person is standing on the surface of the earth, what force must be exerted by the earth to avoid having them crash to the center? A. Any force up to the persons weight B. Any force greater than the persons weight C. The person’s weight2. Two equal sized trays of water are placed in a freezer at -100C? If one tray is at 50 0C and the other is 750F, which one is more likely to freeze first? A. 500C B. 750C C. Both the same3. A 500 kg body at a height of 100 m

Conference Session

Real-world Applications in ET

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Vavrek

vectorequation is used to construct the velocity polygon. The velocity of point C is equal to thevelocity of point B plus the velocity vector of point C relative to B. VC = VB + VC / B (1)The acceleration vector equation is used to construct the acceleration polygon. The accelerationof point C is the sum of the acceleration of point B and the acceleration of point C relative topoint B. The acceleration vector of each point is resolved into its tangential and normalcomponents. The velocity and acceleration of point C can be scaled from the velocity andacceleration polygons. n t AC + AC = A nB + A tB + A C

Conference Session

Capstone Experiences in OME Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Consi

for Coupling Pressure Sensor Fig. 2. A. Block diagram of the underwater video camera used on the Sea Perch ROVs. B. Diagram of the underwater camera housing using a PVC compression coupling as a re- Page 7.751.11 sealable enclosure, not to scale. “Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Education”Appendix 1. Ocean Engineering Web Sites of the WeekMIT Dept. of Ocean Engineering http

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multim engr edu;dist.,servi&intern based

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David Shallcross

theroadways where necessary. It would be just as acceptable for the pipes to be housed in anelevated pipe rack above the ground and roadway. Page 7.195.3 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 1 : Views of a typical spill collection compound containing two tanks. (a) plan view and (b) elevation.After this introduction the major design requirements of the relevant government regulations andstandards are introduced. These requirements are suitably

Conference Session

Enhancing Engineering Math with Technology

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Shirley Pomeranz

polynomial.(*) Formulas: 1 f ' (c ) » ( - f (c - h ) + f (c + h ) ) Eq. (a) 2h 1 f ' ' (c ) » 2 ( f (c - h ) - 2 f (c ) + f (c + h ) ) Eq. (b) h 1 f ' ' ' (c ) » 3 ( - f (c - 2 h ) + 2 f (c - h ) - 2 f (c + h ) + f (c + 2h ) ) Eq. (c) 2h 1 f ( 4 ) (c ) » 4 ( f ( c - 2 h ) - 4 f (c - h ) + 6 f (c ) - 4 f (c + h ) + f (c + 2 h ) ) Eq. (d) hFor the nodes xk = c + k * h, k = 0, ± 1, ± 2, ..., as appropriate, with xh = 1, c = - 2, and f ( x ) = x e , perform the following operations:a) (i

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Corinne Darvennes; Sally Pardue

are: 1. Calendar (WebCT Tool) 2. Communication (Organizer Page) a. Discussion (WebCT Tool) b. Mail (WebCT Tool) c. Chat (WebCT Tool) d. Whiteboard (WebCT Tool) 3. Class Material (Content Module) 4. Homework Assignments (WebCT Tool) 5. Homework Solutions (Organizer Page) 6. Quizzes 7. Problem Solving (Organizer Page) a. Chapter 2 Methodology,(pdf file) b. Chapter 3 Methodology,(pdf file) c. Energy and Momentum,(pdf file) 8. Summaries (Organizer Page) a. Ch 2&3,(pdf file) b. Ch 4&5,(pdf file) c. Ch 6&7,(pdf file) 9. Class Policy (Organizer Page) a. Policy,(pdf file) b. Portfolios,(pdf file

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Doran; Leo Denton; Dawn McKinney

of the different instructors in the various sections. However, the cognitivecourse content and pace were virtually identical. The sections participating in the pilot studyshowed 15% higher success rates as compared to the success rates of the control group. Control Group Pilot Study Success Rate Success RateFirst semester introductoryprogramming sequence 46% 61%Second semester introductoryprogramming sequence 53% 68% Table 3: Success rates from initial enrollment (% of students receiving A, B, or C

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering Curriculum

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Boronkay; Janak Dave

Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education Design and Manufacturing Locations and Team Compositions Participants Country A Country B Country C Advisor A Advisor B Advisor C Student A1 Student B1 Student C1 Student A2 Student B2 Student C2 Student A3 Student B3 Student C3 GENERATE GENERATE DESIGN A DESIGN B MANUFACTURE

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Mechanics

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Hall; Nancy Hubing; David Oglesby; Vikas Yellamraju; Ralph Flori; Timothy Philpot

Session 2768 Incorporating Web-Based Homework Problems in Engineering Dynamics Ralph E. Flori, David B. Oglesby, Timothy A. Philpot, Nancy Hubing, Richard H. Hall, Vikas Yellamraju University of Missouri-RollaAbstractWe are involved in a project funded by the Department of Education (FIPSE) which focuses ondeveloping interactive software to improve the teaching and learning of engineering statics,dynamics, and mechanics of materials. This paper presents an overview of this project, discussesits objectives, and focuses on

Conference Session

Advancing Thermal Science Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Shawn Klawunder; Blace Albert; Ozer Arnas

importance. Table 2 is our finaltext selection matrix with weighted averages of our assessment. Table 2: Text Selection Matrix Evaluation Weight Text A Text B Text C Criteria Readability 2 5.8 7.4 7 Integration 3 13.2 4.8 8.1 of Material Topic 3 6.3 14.1 4.2 Coverage Accuracy 3 11.1 10.2 10.2 Consistency 2 7.8 6 7.8

Conference Session

Ethics across the Curriculum

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

William J. Frey; Halley D. Sánchez; Jose Cruz-Cruz

relatives Do you think that… a. this situation is common/realistic? b. this situation is Ethical or Unethical? c. others might disagree with you?We presented this scenario to workshop participants without a prior discussion of the nature ofengineering ethics, ethical theory, or any decision-making framework. We asked them to takethe point of view of their students and respond to the questions that followed the scenario. Thediscussion, which we allowed to run for about 20 minutes, tended to be lively, but somewhatunfocused. Some comments were … "You really need to put more information in this scenario to answer it properly." "The answer depends on company policy or property law." "What is the right answer to

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David Myszka

Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Education”References 1. Armstrong, L., Yang, D.J., & Cuneo, A., (1994) The Learning Revolution, Business Week, No. 3360, Feb. 28, 80-88. 2. Blumenfeld, P. C., Soloway, E., Marx, R. W., Krajcik, J. S., Guz dial, M., & Palinscar, A. (1991) Motivating Project-Based Learning: Sustaining the Doing, Supporting the Learning. Educational Psychologist, 26(3 & 4), 369-398. 3. Bennett, John B. and Balaji Chakravarthy, (1978) “What Awakens Student Interest in a Case,” Harvard Business School Bulletin, Cambridge, MA, March-April. 4. Christensen, R., (1997) Teaching and The

Conference Session

Recruiting/Retention--Lower Division

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Hartmann; Greg Harstine; Andrew Milks

% Percent 30 30 % Percent 20 20 10 10 0 0 A B C D F A B C D F Grade Distribution Grade Distribution Figure 3

Conference Session

Improving Statics and Dynamics Classes

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Steif

Session 2168 Enriching Statics Instruction with Physical Objects Paul S. Steif Carnegie Mellon UniversityIntroductionA student who succeeds in a statics course has the ability to analyze basic mechanical aspects ofunfamiliar mechanical systems using the principles and methods of statics. The ability to applylearning to solve new and different problems is termed transfer by cognitive scientists.A variety of factors affect transfer. Most relevant to the present work is the recognition that thedepth of the initial learning affects significantly the ability to

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Walker; Patrick Devens

their firstand last EF1015 course lessons. The twenty-minute test is multiple choice and includestwenty questions. The questions cover basic algebra (5 each), geometry (10 each), andtrigonometry (5 each) in both a short answer (17 each) and word problem (3 each)format. Several example questions are provided below.Example 1: If π5 = 306, log π306 = ________ . (a) 12 (b) 4 (c) π (d) 5 (e) None of these.Example 2: The value of sine θ is ________ . (a) 0.6 (b) 0.75 (c) 0.8 (d) 3 (e) None of these. Page

Conference Session

Programming and DSP Potpourri

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Murat Tanyel

) n (integer)Averager.vi N (integer) Coeffs (DBL Generates FIR coefficients for an N-length array) running averager.Canonical.vi x[n] (DBL array) y[n] (DBL array) 2nd order canonical filter bk (DBL array) ak (DBL array)Cascade.vi x (DBL array) y (DBL array) Implements cascade filtering of arbitrary A matrix (DBL 2D order with 2nd order canonical segments. array) B matrix (DBL 2D array)Coeffs to Pole b coeffs (DBL array) poles (CDB array

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching/Learning Strategies

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jianping Yue

elementaryalgebra skills could improve spatial visualization abilities. The study showed a possiblerelationship between arithmetic skills and spatial visualization abilities, but not a strongrelationship.5.2. Relationship between Spatial Visualization Abilities and Engineering Graphics GradesThe grades at Essex County College are A (4.0), B+ (3.5), B (3.0), C+ (2.5), C (2.0), D (1.0),and F (0.0). The students who withdrew from the classes were not included in the test samples.The mean grade in the graphics classes was 2.80 or 70%. The correlation coefficient between thevisualization test and the graphics grades was 0.33. The correlation was statistically significant ata .05 level of significance [t(47) = 2.41, p < .05], but not statistically significant

Conference Session

Improving Statics and Dynamics Classes

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Nancy Hubing

Session 2368 Interactive Learning Tools: Animating Statics Nancy Hubing, David B. Oglesby, Timothy A. Philpot, Vikas Yellamraju, Richard H. Hall, Ralph E. Flori University of Missouri-RollaAbstractComputer-based modules for engineering instruction must be concise, flexible, educational andengaging in order to effectively supplement traditional classroom teaching tools. A computerexample that takes more time than a chalkboard presentation is not likely to be useful in today’sengineering classroom. Flexible navigation is necessary so that the instructor

Conference Session

Promoting ET with K-12 Projects

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Tim Brower

graduates have "an ability todesign and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data," "an ability to functionon multi-disciplinary teams," and "an ability to communicate effectively." All three skills arestrongly emphasized and demonstrated through participation in the NASA project.NASA Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program -The Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program3 (RGSFOP) is sponsored by theNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center(JSC), in Houston, Texas. This program provides a "weightless" environment similar to theenvironment of space flight for test and training purposes. It is structured to provide a uniqueacademic experience for undergraduate

Conference Session

Techniques for Improving Teaching

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Josianne Basque; Sylvie Doré

Wolfman, A.B. (1993). Winning the Product Development Battle. IEEE Engineers Guide to Business series, B. Coburn, ed. New York : The Institute of Electricaland Electronics Engineers Inc.2. Romiszowski, A. J. (1992). Designing instructional systems. Decision making in course planning and curriculum design. London/New York : Kogan Page/Nichols Publishing.3. Romiszowski, A. J. (1996). Systems approach to design and development. In T. Plomp and D. P. Ely (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Educational Technology (pp. 37-43). Cambridge, UK : Pergamon.4. Di Vesta, F.J. and Rieber, L.P. (1987). Characteristics of cognitive engineering: The next generation of instructional systems. Educational Communications and Technology Journal, 35(4

Conference Session

Trends in Constr. Engr. Educ. I

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Ridilla; James Pocock

Session 1421 Project-Based Construction Education JAMES B. POCOCK and PETER A. RIDILLA Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, United States Air Force AcademyIntroduction This paper describes project-based education as applied in two construction managementcourses at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Both courses are for senior-level civil andenvironmental engineering students. One of the courses is a construction management electiveand the other is a required capstone course for students majoring in both civil and

Conference Session

Teaching Design

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Eric Lachance; Ronald Welch

understand their “short-hand” schematics. Thiscaused the Contractors numerous problems during the bid phase. Page 7.775.7 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education b) Contractor Bid Observations The most interesting observation made during the exercise by the event coordinators was by watching the Contractors, who have taken the very same courses and in many times are good friends with the A-E group, fail to understand the A-E group’s design. In all but one case, the contractors were frustrated

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Zhengtao T. Deng; Xiaoqing (Cathy) Qian; Abdul Jalloh; Amir Mobasher; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo

correctness Are results N sound ? Post processing Export data for End post processing End (a) (b)Figure1. Comparison of program development process for the classical programmingenvironments (a) and the Matlab environment (b).Matlab is a powerful simulation environment with graphical representation. In mostcases development time in the Matlab environment may be shorter. Easy access to thebuilt-in functions may eliminate the “overhead” associated with developing and or callingrelevant subroutines. Graphical features in that environment may be utilized directly in

Conference Session

Strategic Issues in EM Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Taggart Smith

) Developing strategy and practices that optimize theknowledge resources of organizations should be the focus of knowledge management activities.References1 Drucker, P. F. (1993). Post-capitalist society. HarperCollins, New York.2 Skyrme, D. J.(2000).Developing a knowledge strategy: From management to leadership. In D. Morey, M. Maybury, & B. Thuraisingham (Eds.), Knowledge management: Classic and contemporary works (pp. 61-83). Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press.3 Von Krogh, G., Ichijo, K., & Nonaka, I. (2000). Enabling knowledge creation: How to unlock the mystery of tacit knowledge and release the power of innovation. New York: Oxford University Press

Conference Session

Project Based Education in CE

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Ressler

(no pontoons) 4 Pontoon bridge with either pontoon system $37,400 (P) (P= Polyethylene, B= Boat) and polyethylene floatation $32,300 (B) system over the shore *Not including the cable anchorage system, labor, or fabrication costs.In order to have something physical to show the clients, the students decided to build a full-scaleone-section module with representative elements of all four of the design proposals (Figure 3).The prototype incorporates the aluminum and cedar decking panel between pontoons, thepolyethylene floatation as a pontoon, an aluminum flat-bottom boat as a pontoon, polyethylenefloatation modules as the ramp over the shore, fabricated connections between

Conference Session

Freshman Curriculum Development

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John Gardner; Harold Ackler; Anthony Paris; Amy Moll

dean of engineering formed an ad-hoc committee on thecommon curriculum. While there seemed to be a shared opinion that the current coursewas unsatisfactory, there was no consensus as to the direction in which the course shouldbe taken. The ad-hoc committee commissioned a survey of the engineering faculty whichfocused on three areas: A) What should be the educational objectives of this course, B)What specific course content should be included, and C) How should the college allocateteaching resources to implement this course? The results of this survey were assembled ina report, which was distributed to the faculty. This process facilitated the formation of ashared vision as to the intent and delivery of the course.Due in part to the support by

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Brooks Byam

course. Using an SAE student group as an industry sponsor of capstonedesign projects provides a unique experience for SVSU students enhancing their education.Bibliography1 Dutson, A. J., Todd, R. H., Magleby, S. B., Sorenson, C. D., “A Review of the Literature on Teaching EngineeringDesign Through Project-Oriented Capstone Courses”, Journal of Engineering Education, January 1997.2 Todd, R. H., Magleby, S. B., Sorenson, C. D., Swan, B. R., & Anthony, D. K., “A Survey Capstone EngineeringCourses in North American”, Journal of Engineering Education, April 1995.Biographical Sketch Brooks P. Byam is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Saginaw Valley State University appointedin 1998. Dr. Byam received a B.S. in Physics from

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ifte Choudhury

generate enough interest to do further research for deriving models forperformance-GPA relationships for other courses.Bibliography1. Seymour, J., Goings, D., & Vincent, A. Factors contributing to success in a microcomputer course. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 79, 1338 (1994).2. Rose, R. J., Hall, C. W., & Bolen, L. M. Locus control and college students' approaches to learning. Psychological Reports, 79, 163-171 (1996).3. Vaidyanathan, R. & Rochford, L. An exploratory investigation of computer simulations, student preference, and performance. Journal of Education for Business, 73, 144-149 (1998).IFTE CHOUDHURYIfte Choudhury is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Science. He received a B. Arch.from

Conference Session

ECE Education and Engineering Mathematics

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jefferson Lindsey; Frances Harackiewicz; Lizette Chevalier

, “A Fun Hidden Transmitter Hunt Offers an Inexpensive Hands-On Antenna ExperimentRich with Insight”, Session 1332, ASEE 2001 Annual Conference and Exposition, June 25, 2001.4. Chevalier, L.R., Chrisman, B., and Kelsey, M., 2001. “Success Week: A Freshman Orientation Program atSouthern Illinois University Carbondale College of Engineering.” International Conference on EngineeringEducation, Aug. 6-10, 2001, Oslo/Bergen Norway.BiographiesDR. FRANCES J. HARACKIEWICZ received her B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E. and Ph .D. from the University ofMassachusetts at Amherst in 1984, 1986 and 1990 respectively. In 1989, she joined the faculty at Southern IllinoisUniversity Carbondale, and is now an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and