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Control in the Classroom

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Nippert

Session 3513 Simple Models That Illustrate Dynamic Matrix Control Charles R. Nippert Widener UniveristyAbstractDynamic Matrix Control (DMC) is one of the most popular methods of model predictivecontrol. It is especially powerful for multiple input multiple output (MIMO) controlsystems. A way to have students explore the nature of DMC control is to use it on asimulated process. This paper details a series of online instructional modules that allowstudents to compare the performance of DMC controllers to conventional controlschemes using PID control. Examples of the Behavior of

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Argrow

Session 2793 PROACTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE AEROSPACE ENGINEERING CURRICULUM 2000 Brian M. Argrow Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado 80303-0429Abstract The inception of the Aerospace Engineering Sciences, Aerospace Engineering Curriculum2000 provided a unique opportunity to introduce the ProActive Philosophy for Teaching andLearning. The curriculum was reformed both in content and teaching

Conference Session

Rethinking Culture and Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Diana Dabby

Session 1656 Leonardo as Artist, Scientist, Engineer Diana Dabby Franklin W. Olin College of EngineeringAbstractStudents find Leonardo’s complex persona and the richness of his artistic and scientific inquiryvital for understanding Leonardo, ingegnere (the engineer). Taking his life and work as itsdomain, Leonardo as Artist, Scientist, Engineer develops the following skills in its range:discovery, discussion, identifying a monograph’s major points, building a scaffold of knowledge,individual research, and creative conveyance of information. It further addresses the time-honored

Conference Session

ECE Laboratory Development and Innovations

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ian Nauhaus; Susan Lord

Education Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 1996.SUSAN M. LORDSusan M. Lord received a B. S. in Electrical Engineering & Materials Science from Cornell University and the M.S.and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Dr. Lord taught at Bucknell University from 1993-97and is presently an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego. Her teaching andresearch interests include electronics, circuit, optoelectronics, materials science, and first year engineering courses.IAN M. NAUHAUSIan M. Nauhaus is a senior at the University of San Diego. He will graduate in May 2002 with a B.A. and a B.S. inelectrical engineering. He plans on getting a graduate degree in biomedical engineering with an

Conference Session

Biomedical Engr. Design and Laboratories

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John M. Sankovic; Dmitri Kourennyi

engineering course work”In the Biomedical Engineering Laboratory course we tried to integrate some of the importantissues that are recognized by the educational community and in particular, are outlined in theABET Criteria1 and Objectives2. The CWRU BME Department established specific goals basedon the ABET objectives in engineering education. In this course we intended to satisfy thefollowing expanded ABET objectives: a) to develop in students the ability to o measure physical phenomena relevant to medicine and biology using state of the art instrumentation o write effectively in a technical style o speak effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences o work effectively in a team setting b) also, to make

Conference Session

Teaching Entrepreneurship to Engineers

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jacquelyn Sullivan; Lawrence Carlson

contributions as lower than theirteammates’, although they usually do not rank themselves as low as their peers do. In addition,the instructors contribute their own evaluation of each individual’s performance.Faculty Course Questionnaire — An assessment tool routinely administered at CU is theFaculty Course Questionnaire (FCQ), an end-of-semester survey of student perceptions. For thiscourse, the standard FCQ format is augmented with questions that address how well the course Page 7.550.6learning goals were achieved. Students rate this course overall as a “B+,” with the biggest Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Teaching Innovations in Arch. Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Murali Paranandi

new forms of architecture, but also new teaching methodsand enhanced design capabilities”. In a recent thoughtful and informative article, Balfour[2001: p268], Topaz Laureate, notes how computer changes the studio culture and calls3 As implied in his statement, “at this point, I would have to say it is the software making the calls”.4 He sees solids (B-Rep), surfaces (polynomial), blobs (isomorphic polysurfaces) as three softerials (materials) that have begun to transform the way weimagine, define and build our world. Page 7.180.25 In answer, when Le Corbusier asked Einstein to judge Le

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Goff

problem solving, b) apply basic physical and mathematical concepts tointroductory engineering problems, and c) translate “word” problems into the mathematicalstatements that describe the physical situations presented; i.e., read, or listen to, problems andunderstand them. The objectives of the collaborative active learning opportunities support theselearning objectives. Giving students physical problems to solve with little instruction, in additionto augmenting written or oral problems, creates a situation where students must invent the path tothe solution. 10In addition to organized collaborative hands-on exercises, brief active group work interspersedwith each lecture works well to reconnect the students with the material and give them

Conference Session

Innovative Laboratory Instruction

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jess Everett

to design civil engineering facilities. A significant amount ofcontent has been developed at OU, with additional development under way at OU and RU,especially regarding the method used to provide students with design data. Additional contentwill be developed by future adopters. OU and RU intend to develop a web site where city userscan trade content.Management and CustomizationThe city is a collection of dynamic and static web pages that allow an administrator without anyknowledge of web development to: (a) manage a large amount of data, including accounts, photos, documents, and executable files; and (b) customize the city by giving it an institution specific name, selecting the web pages of local interest, and adding

Conference Session

Technology Entrepreneurship Education

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2002 Annual Conference

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Stephen Markham; Russell Thomas; Roger Debo; Angus Kingon

Research, Academy of Management Review, 25 [1] 217-228 (2000). (See also the subsequent comments, and responses, including S Shane and S Venkataraman, Entrepreneurship as a field of research: A response to Zahra and Dess, Singh and Erickson, Acadamy of Management Review 26 [1] 13-16 (2001)).15) H H Stevenson and D E Gumpert, The Heart of Entrepreneurship, Harvard Business Review 63 [2] 85-94 (1985).16) JA Schempeter, The Theory of Economic Development, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (1934).17) W D Bygrave and C W Hofer Theorizing about Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 16 [2] 1991.18) B Johannisson, University Training for Entrepreneurship: A Swedish Approach, Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, 3 [1

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Graphics

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Alain Desrochers

ofsketch based approaches for the generation of 3D geometry, the construction of productspecification trees and the use of familiar Windows® based interface, toolbars and contextdependent menus.However, at the same time, the application spectrum of CAD systems and digital mock up iswidening, with the number of specialized functions increasing accordingly. Therefore, thelearning challenge for the novice user is now to know what function, application or module touse rather than how to use them.Unfortunately, traditional CAD training material are still highly structured as guided tutorial,focusing on sequences of interaction required to achieve a given result and providing greatdetails on how to fill out dialog boxes in very specific instances.The

Conference Session

Perceived Quality of Graduate Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Bill Tollner

annotated version of the agenda is given below.1. (1 pm to 1:15) Welcome and Introduction a. “Shaping the Future” report (the report of the graduate committee pre-retreat) b. Overall plan and desired outcome i. Define graduate program excellence in BAE ii. How we will enhance our graduate program iii. Develop a strategic plan for graduate program in BAE c. Logistics2. (1:15 to 2:15) Strategic Vision presentations and panel discussion a. Faculty of Engineering Development -- Departmental Implications (Department head) b. University growth management strategy – Implications for Graduate Programs (Assoc. Dean of Graduate School) c. Graduate Programs and their

Conference Session

Building Bridges in ET

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Dunning

that are rigorous and are also necessaryprerequisites to required graduate courses. Students who earn a B or better in all four courses areadmitted to the Masters degree program. As with any pilot program, success is determined over time. At this point, the agreementhas proven to be a success. While only a few EET graduates have pursued their Masters degree,they have been successful in their efforts. We believe the small numbers point more to thefundamental differences between engineering technology and straight engineering students ratherthan educational capabilities of either group. We value the fact that we have removed a barrierfor those few engineering technology students that wished to pursue a Masters degree inElectrical

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Rosana Miskulin; Mauro Miskulin; Geraldo Gonçalves Jr.; Dilermando Piva; Charlotte Gunawardena

the large quantity of interaction needed between professor and student . Whencontemplating the teacher's basic functions in the on-line classes, they can be describedas: a) to motivate the students; b) to answer questions; c) to assess learning; and d) toredirect students to the available content. In general, the learning content made available in the on-line courses arepresented in a static way. Usually, such content is divided into several modules, with1 Professor Arnaldo Niskier, in his book “Distance Education: the technology of hope, São Paulo: Loyola, 1999”, named the Page 7.163.3Distantce Education as

Conference Session

Novel Classroom Environments

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

S. Scott Moor

. help students understand that chemical engineering is about processes for making a wide variety of products, 2. introduce students to some key concerns of the chemical engineer, particularly: a. process flow b. process environmental health and safety impacts c. product use d. product economics, 3. encourage engineering students to develop a habit of using the library.In addition, it was necessary to design this assignment so that it: 1.) would be completed quickly, Page 7.942.12.) would be within a first year student’s capabilities and 3.) would be enjoyable

Conference Session

Effective Energy Laboratory Ideas

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina

shows a photograph of an experimental setup to Page 7.467.7Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 10: Experiment to observe capacitor switching transientsFigure 11: (a) circuit layout for capacitor switching and (b) equivalent circuitdemonstrate capacitor switching transients, while Figure 11 shows a sketch of the setup and theequivalent circuit. As shown, a small transformer was used to provide series inductance and anordinary household light switch was used to switch the capacitors into the

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Beth Kolko; Linda Whang

worksheet developed byMichael O’Sullivan and Thomas Scott which asks students to look at several factors related tospecific criteria. These include questioning whether links are accurate, sources are cited, theauthor has listed qualifications, and information contains a bias as well as whether informationon the site is updated regularly. [12]In the discipline of English, several instructors have generated strategies for using Webresources, and their innovations can form the basis of engineering-specific information literacyskills. For example, Catherine B. Elliott has found the following three strategies crucial tohelping students use Web resources effectively. She advocates teaching students key word skills,how to use databases that are available

Conference Session

The Modern ChE Laboratory

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2002 Annual Conference

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Stephanie Farrell; Robert Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater

number ofpressure drops at different flowrates. As the laboratory data is collected the students are asked tomake the above plots on the laboratory computer (excluding the roughness plot). They arerequired to turn in the following plots as part of a laboratory write-up: a) Graph 1: Pressure drop as a function of flowrate for brass pipes. Use a separate data series for each pipe diameter. b) Graph 2: Pressure drop as a function of the square of the flowrate for brass pipes. Use a separate data series for each pipe diameter. c) Graph 3: Pressure 120 drop as a function of 100 flowrate for pipes of 3/8" Dia

Conference Session

Pedagogical Best Practices

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

James Navratil

Session 1451 Teaching Actinide Environmental Chemistry at Clemson University James D. Navratil Department of Environmental Engineering and Science, Clemson University, 342 Computer Court, Anderson, SC 29625-6510ABSTRACTA combination of teaching/presentation techniques was used in a new actinideenvironmental chemistry course to accommodate the various learning styles of thestudents. The course focused on the environmental, inorganic and process chemistry ofthe fascinating elements at the bottom of the periodic table. Lectures covered chemicaland physical aspects of actinide metals and compounds

Conference Session

Biomedical Engr. Design and Laboratories

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Wayne Christianson; Paul King

Err is Human; Building a Safer Health System”, National Academy Press, 2000.4 Bogenr, M.S., Human Error in Medicine, Lawrence, Erlbaum Associates, Hillsdale, N.J., 1994.5 Witkin, Karen B. 1997 Clinical Evaluation of Medical Devices: Principles and Case Studies, Humana Press.6 Casey, S., 1993, Set Phasers on Stun and other True Tales of Design, Technology, and Human Error , SantaBarbara, CA, Aegean Publishing Company.7 Geddes, Leslie, 1998, Medical Device Accidents With Illustrative Cases, New York, CRC Press.8 See www.baddesigns.com for example.9 http://www.cyberus.ca/~sjordan/pmmain.htm10 http://www.mtn.org/quack/11 see www.designsafe.com12 see http://www.nsc.org/istd.htm13 see www.nsc.org14 http://www.accessdata.fda.gov

Conference Session

Multi-disciplinary Design

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Satish Mahajan; Joe Biernacki; Glenn Cunningham; Jeff Frolik

micro-machined mirrorsusing simple floating and fixed hinge designs for three layer process,” International Mechanical EngineeringCongress and Exposition, NY, November 11-16, 2001.11 B. George and J. Knight, “A nine-position, electrostatic micro-stage,” submitted to the 2002 IEEE SoutheastConference, Columbia, SC, April 2002.12 N. Panduga, G. Cunningham, C. Darvennes, J. Frolik and J. Biernacki, “Capacitive micromachined ultrasonictransducers (CMUT),” to be submitted to Sensors and Actuators.13 E. Roan, Design and Microfabrication of an All-Optical Mechanical Switch, M.S. Thesis, TennesseeTechnological University, December 2000.14 N. Panduga, Design, Analysis and Testing of Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers, M.S. Thesis

Conference Session

Novel Classroom Environments

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Skip Rochefort; Keith Levien

(ChE) Department. in undergraduate education.3) apply basic engineering skills for a successful engineering career at OSU and beyond. a) use computers for: word processing (WORD); spreadsheet analysis (EXCEL) of engineering data; drawing of engineering flowsheets (Power Point or WORD); presentations (Power Point) , email correspondence, and internet access of information. b) use basic engineering problem solving skills in classroom and laboratory environments. c) work in TEAMS in the classroom environment to "brainstorm" for process analysis, engineering problem solving, ethics discussions, ChE career discussions, etc. d) work in TEAMS in a laboratory environment to plan

Conference Session

Course Assessment in ET

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John Wiggins

materials.External review should include such areas as the market into which program graduate aremoving, that is, what does industry want?As an example, the current ABET criteria for the 2002-2003 breaks the accreditation process intocriteria, a conventional criteria and the TC2K criteria.The conventional criteria1 for Construction Engineering Technology reads as follows: Page 7.253.2II.H.2.b. Technical Specialties II.H.2.b.(1). Associate degree curricula must include topics in contract and specifications, construction materials, construction methods, cost estimating , elementary structures, engineering graphics

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

William Feldman; Wayne Mackey

modules. The tests are a typical mixture of multiple choice,true/false or yes/no, and open answer questions and problems. Partial and full credit is awardedin an absolutely uniform way for every student according to rigorous standards. Of course, allcolleges and universities try to ensure uniform, high standards for all their classes but even withcommon tests or finals it can't be known that a grade of A in one class means the same thing as agrade of A in another. With IMME it is possible for this to be absolutely assured.The system was initiated at the University of Arkansas for Beginning/Intermediate Algebra inthe fall of 1998 using the text developed by the aurthors 2. The success rate (A,B, or C) improvedfrom 26% to 48%. Encouraged by these

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

James Hedrick

learning. To encourage student participation in the learning processwe had individual students and groups of students solve problems on the board. We alsodeveloped in-class group exercises to help students master important concepts (see Fig. 1,Boolean Algebra In Class Group Exercise in the Appendix).B. Developing a problem solving strategyWhen students are having trouble with course work or assignments we frequently tell them thatthey must work harder, but we don't tell them how to work harder. For example, word problemsin assignments and on exams frequently cause students trouble. To help students understand howto develop strategies for dealing with troublesome concepts we developed a process for solvingword problems in class with the students

Conference Session

ECE Laboratory Development and Innovations

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Beenfeldt; John Field; Eric Beenfeldt; Edward Williams

following instructions have been assembled and stored in memory as shown. Fill in theblanks to the right of each instruction below to give the addressing mode used as well as registercontents AFTER the instruction is executed. Assume the instructions are accessing the data aboveand the PC is initialized to 0100. Give your answers in hex.Addr Machine Source Addr Reg. Contents (After Instr. Executes) Code Instruction Mode A B X0100 86 54 LDAA #$540102 F6 01 60 LDAB $01600105 FC 01 60 LDD $01600108 FE 01 60 LDX $0160010B CE 01 80 LDX #$0180010D A6 04 LDAA 4,X010D 08 INX010E EE 05

Conference Session

Outcome Assessment, Quality, and Accreditation

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Omid Ansary; Walter Buchanan; Alireza Rahrooh

consistent with the mission of the institution and these criteria (b) a process based on the needs of the program’s various constituencies in which the objectives are determined and periodically evaluated (c) a curriculum and processes that ensure the achievement of these objectives (d) a system of ongoing evaluation that demonstrates achievement of these objectives and uses the results to improve the effectiveness of the program.Criterion 3. Program Outcomes and AssessmentEngineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

Conference Session

Web Education: Delivery and Evaluation

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Val Stamboltsian; Robert Dennis; Khy Huang

): p. 937-949. Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2002, American Society for Engineering Education16. Novak, J.D. and D. Musonda, A twelve-year longitudinal study of science concept learning. American Educational Research Journal, 1991. 28(1): p. 117-153.17. Heinze-Fry, J.A. and J.D. Novak, Concept mapping brings long-term movement toward meaningful learning. Science Education, 1990. 74(4): p. 461-472.18. Novak, J.D., & Gowin, D. B., The use of concept mapping and knowledge Vee mapping with junior high school science students. Science Education, 1983. 67(5): p. 625-645.19. Novak, J.D., Concept maps and Vee diagrams

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum Development in EET

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

James Stewart; William Lin

Education” Suggested Instructional Objectives A. Introduce the concepts of carrier, signal, symbol, transmission, bandwidth, and information. B. In a semi-qualitative way (i.e. with minimum math), explain modulation and demodulation as necessarily non-linear processes. C. Draw block diagram of a typical communication system, including transmitter, channel, and receiver. D. Explain the functions of critical sub-systems such as transducers, modulators, demodulators. E. Explain the effects and sources of noise, and the significance of S/N ration. F. Explain the significance of the channel capacity equation: C = (BW) ´ log 2 (1

Conference Session

Freshman Success/Retention Strategies

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Rachelle Heller; Nathan Campeau

York Times, 22 August 2001, Section B, p. 9.Author BiographyNathan Campeau is currently serving as the Dean’s Fellow for Undergraduate Relationsat the School of Engineering and Applied Science at The George Washington University.In this role, Nathan planned and executed the Freshman Retreat in September 2001. Healso served on the retreat leadership team in 2000, in addition to numerous studentleadership positions over the past five years that he has attended GW. Nathan is alsoresponsible for the assessment programs, as well as continuing to encourage retentionthrough leadership of the Student Peer Advising Network, a student group of peermentors who advise the freshman class. He is pursuing his masters degree in CivilEngineering with a