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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Doug Schmucker, Trine University

AC 2004-298: NOT AS BAD AS IT SEEMS: TEACHING PROBABILITY ANDSTATISTICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERINGDoug Schmucker, Trine University Page 9.949.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2004 Session 1793 Not as bad as it seems: Teaching Probability and Statistics in Civil Engineering Douglas G. Schmucker Western Kentucky UniversityAbstractMost engineering students dread the day they take probability and statistics. This paperdocuments a project-based, learn-by-doing approach that provides the vehicle

Conference Session

ET Distance Learning: Instruction & Labs

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Jones; John Hackworth

and compare the performance of on-campus and DL courses; however, the process involves “leveling the field” by equalizing allother variables that can distort the data. In doing so, the assessment is based solely on thestudent performance as measured against the learning objectives.Bibliography1. Angelo, T. A., and K. P. Cross, 1993. “Classroom Assessment Techniques, A Handbook for College Teachers”(2nd Ed.) San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.2. J. R. Hackworth, "A Video-Taped Laboratory in Electrical Power and Machinery. ASEE 2001 AnnualConference Proceedings.JOHN R HACKWORTHJohn R. Hackworth is Program Director for the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Old DominionUniversity. He holds a B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Zac Bunnell; Garett Scott; Sundararajan Madihally

the operating range of the column: Since the tower is made of a transparentmaterial, they were able to observe the flooding conditions. b) determine the height equivalent to a theoretical plate (HETP): They were told to use lowacetic acid concentrations in water, and evaluate the percentage removal of acetic acid using air.The percentage removal was determined by titration of the inlet and outlet stream samples usingsodium hydroxide and phenophthalene as the indicator. Using these data and assuming nopressure drop across the column, students were asked to determine the height equivalent to atheoretical plate (HETP) at various gas and liquid flow rates. c) determine the pressure drop across the column: Using the pressure transducer, they

Conference Session

TIME 3: Thermal Systems

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2004 Annual Conference

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Timothy Scott

Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Education Automobile exhaust pipe Thermocouple The insulated box is a standard electronic"BUD" box CU-2108-B that is 7x5x3 inches. Hot air out Hair drierThe two tubes attached to the box for the inlethair drier input and hot air outlet are 1.5 inchautomobile exhaust pipe. These were flared Radiatorby the local muffler shop and are secured hose clampas illustrated in Figure (3). The box is thencovered with rigid fiberglass insulation

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs

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2004 Annual Conference

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Terrence O'Connor; Nghia Le

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Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

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2004 Annual Conference

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Theodore Branoff; Nathan Hartman

a common mentalmodel of constraint-based CAD. Table 1 includes a list of the terms that were used.Table 1List of Ter ms for Knowledge Mapping Task1. Feature 25. Blend (Loft) 49. Boolean 73. Mass Properties2. Part 26. Model Interrogation 50. Downstream Use 74. Measure (Command) Model3. Assembly 27. Regen Info (Roll Back 51. Relations (Equations) 75. Spatial Envelope4. Drawing 28. Model Tree (Feature Tree) 52. Sketch (Profile) 76. Interaction b/w Parts5. Protrusion (Boss/Base) 29. Parent/Child Ref. Info 53. Sketching Plane 77

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Forum for Nontraditional Engineering Programs

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mikaya Lumori; Ernest Kim

Session 1732 A Review of Two Appr oaches to Teaching Applied Electr omagnetics Mikaya L.D. Lumor i and Er nest M. Kim Univer sity of San DiegoIntr oductionTwo different approaches to teaching the mandatory engineering electromagnetics courseare reviewed. Using basic theories developed in the course, divergent applications wereemphasized in different semesters of the course offering. The two separate applicationscovered were (a) radio frequency circuit design and (b) radar and antenna design. Thegeneral electromagnetic theory lectures were enhanced through laboratory experiences inthe two different

Conference Session

Instrumentation in the Classroom

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Emin Yilmaz; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri

theattic space to minimize corrosion and for additional heat gain, proper precautions must be takento eliminate possible water damage to the house if the tank or the pipes leak. When the solarsystem is connected to a domestic hot water heater, valves may be placed to use the system(a). in stand-alone mode so that water in the solar panel water tank may be used, directly, for showers,(b). as a preheater for a domestic hot water heater, and(c). in isolation-mode so that the solar water heating system may be drained for winter in geographic locations where outdoor temperatures fall below 32 deg-F.In conclusion it can be stated that a simple homemade six-pipe, black PVC solar panel is superiorto an expensive commercial solar panel. It can also

Conference Session

Assessment Issues I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Jones; Beth Tieszen; Dennis Schulte; Ann Koopmann

Student Programs staff in the College of Engineering& Technology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are developing methods to get fromanecdotal information to tangible, measurable outcomes. The process is being guided by: i)ABET program outcomes (A-K)1; ii) the need for “quantitative” information; iii) ease of accessto students in time and place; iv) a goal of having an effective and efficient process for obtainingand interpreting results and; v) the desire to measure outcomes longitudinally.To accomplish this task, several surveys have been developed for completion by studentsthrough various stages of their engineering education. The surveys focus: a) “work”-relatedexperiences; b) international experiences; c) academic advising; d

Conference Session

Improving Teaching & Learning

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Dennis Truax

. and Oreovicz, F. (2003) “Getting Homework to Work.” Prism. ASEE, 12(6), 42.10. Felder, R. M. and Brent, B. (2003) “Designing and Teaching Courses to Satisfy the ABET Engineering Criteria.” J. Engrg. Educ., ASEE, 92(1), 7-25.11. Buch, N. (2002) “Use of Student Management Teams (SMTs) as a Course Evaluation Tool.” J. Engrg. Educ., ASEE, 91(1), 125-131.12. Ponton, M. K. (2002). “Motivating Students by Building Self-Efficacy.” Profl. Issues in Engrg. Educ. And Pract., ASCE, 128(2), 54-57.BiographyDENNIS D. TRUAX is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Mississippi State University. He has over twenty-fiveyears in education, he has more than 80 published papers and reports and over 110 paper and poster

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Cottrell; Joseph Cecere

Session 2649 Innovative Curriculum Development – Partnering with an Industry Advisory Board to Evolve the Educational Process David S. Cottrell, Joseph J. Cecere Pennsylvania State University at HarrisburgIntroduction This paper documents an ongoing process involving a comprehensive revision ofthe curriculum of the Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology(SDCET) Program at the Pennsylvania State University. These curriculum innovationstestify to the school’s dedication to continuous assessment, self-evaluation, andimplementation of deliberate process improvements developed

Conference Session

Life Sciences and ChE

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Alfred Carlson

” Figure 1. Science test scores before and after the cluster. N J B K O F A After cluster Student M Before Cluster G C I H D P E L 0 20 40 60 80 100 Score Table 5. Management (Report) ScoresDocument Type Average RangePlanning

Conference Session

Web Education I: Delivery and Evaluation

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mike Bowman; Cliff Goodwin

interviews of faculty who have designedand delivered online courses and from administrators who manage online services for theUniversity. I. Level 1 Online course a. Description: Low-end solution. Only requires use of a Course Management System like OnCourse or Blackboard. Exploits tools such as chats, forums, and e-mail. Primarily uses static course content. b. Cost to Develop: If campus already has a Course Management System, then cost to develop/convert course material is relatively small. Typical course conversion effort for a single Web-based course is 200-250 hours. Typical course development effort for a new Web-based course is

Conference Session

Trends in BAE

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2004 Annual Conference

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Patricia Haan; Joshua Peschel

of thecurve number. Equation (1) may also be viewed as representing the storage index. The range of Page 9.182.2the curve number parameter is (0,100] and the exact value selected depends on the combination Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineeringof hydrologic soil group and land surface characteristics for the area of study. Soils arecategorized into one of four hydrologic groups (A, B, C, or D) and land surface characteristicsare grouped by land cover and land use practices. Tables are

Conference Session

Potpourri of Engineering Mathematics

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2004 Annual Conference

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Dale Buechler

(0.402)6 to 6.5 Years 2.909 (0.640) 3.084 (0.561) 3.060 (0.414)7 to 10 years 2.854 (0.585) 2.964 (0.562) 2.929 (0.496)Over 10 years 2.756 (0.737) 2.876 (0.550) 2.821 (0.542)Table 4. Student Success as a Function of Time to DegreeIndicators of Retention ProblemsThe minimum ACT Math Score of a student who graduated from our program during this four-year study period was a 17, and this student was a transfer student. Of those students who tookintermediate algebra and graduated, 89% achieved a B or better in this course before proceedingto the next math course. At UWM, courses can be retaken and only the best grade is used in

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James Corr

summer program, they would have made fun of him. Classroom B did not do as well. This teacher had attended little of the training anddid not read the manual until the last minute. This classroom showed minimal gainacademically, and continued to have therapeutic holds during the summer, on a regularbasis. Two weeks into the summer program we accepted a new student in this classroomand this student was assigned a one on one support. A one on one means there is an adultwith the student for every minute he/she is in the school. The entry into the program wasdifficult for this student who would revert into the fetal position when asked to participatein anything. The first week was spent in the life space room. The life-space room is

Conference Session

Women in Engineering: Faculty/Curriculum

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2004 Annual Conference

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Kim Covington; Jeff Froyd

solutions to changing internally, b) recognized that faculty members helpcreate a welcoming environment, c) realized that accumulation of subtle inequities create largedisparities for women, and d) reported heightened awareness of mental models, gender schemas,and differences in ways men and women develop and communicate.IntroductionThe majority of engineering schools throughout the country lack diversity among both theirstudent populations and faculty ranks [1], [2, chapter 2]. Almost all of the programs to date thathave been implemented to rectify this situation have focused on changing the student populationto cope with an environment that the data suggests is not sufficiently conducive to supporting adiverse student population. Creating

Conference Session

Technology, Communications & Ethics

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Wise

, Burford, and Robinson, William, “Improving Engineering Report Writing With Calibrated PeerReview”, Proceedings, ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 2003, pp. F3E-14-15. Page 9.253.5 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationBiographical InformationJOHN C. WISEJohn Wise is the Director of Engineering Instructional Services at Penn State's College of Engineering. He earnedhis B. A. in Liberal Arts from The University of the State of New York and his M.S. and Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Course/Program Assessment

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Suguna Bommaraju

. Washington D.C: George Washington university, School of Education and Human Development, 19912. Davis, B. G. Tools for Teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 19933. John C. Bean. Engaging Ideas. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 20014. Valora M. Johnson. Integrating composition in Math, Science and Engineering courses. Document, http//fie.engrng.pitt5. Richard J. Light. Making the most of college, Harvard, UP, 2001.6. Drenk, D. “Teaching Finance through writing.” In C. W. Griffin (ed), Teaching writing in all disciplines. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, no. 12. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2001.7. Rivard, L. A Review of Writing-To-Learn in Science: Implications for Practice and Research. Journal of Research in Science

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Frederick Stern

CFD Lab 1 questions CFD Lab2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Set-up & Data Data Reduction Uncertainty Comparisons & Documentation Verification Acquisition & Analysis Analysis EFD validation & Reporting a. Facility & a. Control a. Process raw a. Estimate a. Benchmark Environment parameters data error data b. Determine

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Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs

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2004 Annual Conference

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Robi Polikar; Krchnavek Robert; Jennifer Kadlowec; Joseph Orlins; Beena Sukumaran; Kauser Jahan; John Chen; Shreekanth Mandayam; Paris von Lockette; Yusuf Mehta

theengineering clinic students at the College of Engineering for their support in developing theexperiments.References1. Marchese, A. J., Constans, E., Dahm, K., Hollar, K., Hutto, D., Johnson, F., Sun, C. vonLockette, P., Kadlowec, J., Cleary, D., and Sukumaran, B. (2001). The Sophomore EngineeringClinic I: Integrating Statics, Solid Mechanics and Product Development in a Sophomore LevelDesign Course. ASEE Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM.2. Johnson, F. S., Hutto, D., Dahm, K., Marchese, A. J., Sun, C., Constans, E., Hollar, K. andvon Lockette, P. (2001). An Investigation into Interdisciplinary Team Teaching in Writing andEngineering: A Multi-Year Study. ASEE Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM.3. Jahan, K. and R.A.Dusseau (1998) Environmental Design for

Conference Session

Lighting the Fire: REU

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Anant Kukreti

Session 3215 Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students in Structural Engineering Anant R. Kukreti University of Cincinnati1. Introduction This paper describes the experiences provided in a five-year Site for undergraduate researchin "Structural Engineering" with a special focus on techniques to study the "Development ofEnhanced Materials, Structural Components and Structural Assemblages Used for SeismicPerformance Evaluation Studies." The Site was offered at the School of Civil Engineering andEnvironmental Science

Conference Session

Teaching Innovations in Architectural Engineering

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Stan Guidera

Page 9.231.9 architectural ` Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education 4. Mitgang, L. “Back to School: Architects Sound Off on 10 Critical Issues Facing Architectural Education.” Architectural Record. September, 1999. 5. Marx, J. “A Proposal for Alternative Methods for Teaching Digital Design”, Automation In Construction, 9. (2000). 6. Jonson, B. (2002). Sketching now. Journal of art design and education, 21 (3), (246 – 253). 7. Chastain, T., Kalay, Y., and Peri, C. (2002). Square peg in a round hole or horseless carriage

Conference Session

Teaching Design

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Bannerot

). β is the number of balls successfully transferred (2 ≤ β ≤ 10). λ is the number of balls “dropped” during the run (not in the final or initial container or the device at the end of the run) ( λ ≤ 8). µ is the weight of the device in pounds (µ ≤ 5.0). δ is the volume (in cubic feet) of the container (actually the cube of its longest edge dimension) (δ ≤ 4.0). Figure 1: Problem Statement for Innovative Design Problem grade all four categories on the basis of 0 to 100+: 100 =A; 75= B; 50 = C; 25 = D; 0 = F 85-100 65-85 40-65 15-40 below 15appearance: looks fantastic

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Experience with Experiential Learning

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2004 Annual Conference

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Mark Patterson; C. Richard Helps

were also invitedto participate in discussion groups and to respond to a series of open-ended questions about thecompetition (see Appendix B).ResultsTable 1 illustrates the results of the numerical part of the survey. Fifteen students in class 1 and 5students in class 2 completed the survey. The mean and standard deviation were calculated forboth classes individually, together, and together without the outlying answers. Page 9.580.2 “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

K-12, Teamwork, Project-Based Scale Models

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Aaron Blicblau

Promotion of Final Year Capstone Projects Aaron S Blicblau School of Engineering and Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, AustraliaIntroductionIn many engineering courses around the world one of the key aspects required of the studentsis that they complete an independent project in their final year of studies. Project work is nowconsidered to be an important part of an engineer’s training4-6. Students enrolled in their finalyear of mechanical engineering at Swinburne University of Technology are required toundertake and complete a final year project (major capstone project). Students may select aproject from a list

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations

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2004 Annual Conference

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Jerry Visser; Carrie Steinlicht; Teresa Hall

– Demographics. http://www.entreworld.com/. 6. Manufacturing News- South Dakota facts 7. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment Situation Summary, December 5, 2003. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit/nr0.htm. 8. Makeki, R. & Ellerbruch, E. (2000). Great Plains Rapid Prototyping Consortium. OIA – Partnerships For Innovation proposal #0090422 to the National Science Foundation. South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. 9. Thomas, A. J. and Webb, D; (2003), Quality Systems Implementation in Welsh Small- to Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Global Comparison and a Model for Change, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, vol

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Engineering Education Research

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Turns Jennifer; Atman Cindy; Angela Linse; Karl Smith

. Planned and managed changes 3. Unplanned revolutionary changesProbably the most famous step model of change is Rogers’ (2003) Diffusion of Innovation thatdescribes diffusion as the process by which (a) an innovation (b) is communicated throughcertain channels (c) over time (d) among the members of a social system. Rogers conceptualizesfive steps in this process: 1) knowledge, 2) persuasion, 3) decision, 4) implementation, and 5)confirmation. Rogers is famous for the S-curve relationship between time and the number ofadopters. Rogers writes that “The dominant viewpoint is that social change is caused by bothinvention (the process by which a new idea is discovered or created) and diffusion, which usuallyoccur sequentially.”Clearly, defining or

Conference Session

State of the Art in Freshman Programs

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2004 Annual Conference

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Edward Evans; H. Michael Cheung; Rex Ramsier; Francis Broadway; Sandra Spickard Prettyman; Helen Qammar

Classification of Safety KnowledgeFigure 2. Change in process safety related content knowledge during VITDP project period.How the freshmen are learning is another important element in the VITDP instructionalenvironment. We performed a content analysis from two reflective journals all students wereasked to submit during the latter weeks of the semester and after the completion of the VITDPproject. The journal prompts were: (a) Describe how this VITDP project has made you: 1) consider the definition of safety, 2) think about safety analysis, and 3) consider how safety aspects can be applied in ChemE design. (b) How did safety considerations influence or cause your team to consider changes or additions to the process design? (c) Which

Conference Session

Minorities in Research

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrea Ogilvie

;3.0 0Physics Lab A 20(maximum 20 points) B 15 C 10Classification Senior 15(maximum 15 points) Junior 10 Sophomore 5 Subjective Criteria (maximum 50 points) Category Division PointsLetter of Recommendation Very High 25(maximum 25 points) High 20