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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan T. Curtis, Univeristy of Nebraska, Lincoln; Abby M. Kelly, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Johnathan Ian Edward McCoy, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; David Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Dennis D. Schulte P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

Development of evidence management and gap analysis tools for continuous improvement of engineering programs The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the development and structure of recentlycreated data management tools used to assist in the continuous improvement of both agriculturaland biological systems engineering programs. With the arrival of automatic document feederscapable of transforming paper materials in electronic documents, evidence of course contributionto student learning outcomes is easier to map than ever before. Additionally, electronic storageenables the ability to search within documents and connect related data more effectively thancould be achieved with paper documentation. As a result, the following

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Foutz P.E., University of Georgia; Christopher Ward

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Biological & Agricultural

Paper ID #17667Design of Argumentation Techniques for Learning Engineering StaticsDr. Tim Foutz P.E., University of Georgia Dr. Foutz is a Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor of Engineering at the University of Georgia. He was the inaugural director of the First-Year Odyssey program, classes designed to introduce freshmen to the academic life of the University. Dr. Foutz has received federal funding to integrate humanities and social science topics into his course materials. For over 28 years, he has taught fundamental engineering courses as well as advanced design courses.Christopher Ward

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Biological & Agricultural

. Page 25.226.6APPENDIX A : IMPLEMENTATION OF VARK LEARNING STYLES.The instructor delivered four “content material” in four different modes.Subject matter discussed: Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics.Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics was delivered in the Traditional Lecture Format.(Aural)Principles of Manometer and related instruments utilized Power Point Slides.(Visual)Bernoulli’s Equation was left for the students to read, write and submit their findings.(Reading)Viscosity and related topics were handled like a laboratory, demonstration, etc.(Kinesthetic)Later, the students were examined on all the four topics.Instructor graded the test on a holistic basis.No quantitative grade points or percentages were recorded.Grading was recorded based on

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan

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Biological & Agricultural

INTRODUCTION Definitions, brief history of bioprocessing, etc. 2 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS IN BIOBASED PRODUCTS Review of organic chemistry concepts, plant material biology and chemistry. 3 BIOMASS RESOURCE BASE AND PRODUCTION National production statistics, properties, yields, size, etc. 4 PROCESSSING BIOMASS INTO BIO-BASED PRODUCTS AND ENERGY Bioenergy, industrial products, fibers, etc. Conversion techniques. 5 PROCESSING BIOMASS INTO CHEMICALS AND FUELS Chemicals, fuels, etc. Chemical conversion, thermo-mechanical conversion, thermo- chemical conversion, biological conversion, etc. 6 MANUFACTURE OF BIO-BASED PRODUCTS; ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann D.. Christy, Ohio State University; Oladiran Fasina, Auburn University

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Biological & Agricultural

as the primary deliverable in onejunior-level course.Descriptions of the two ePortfolio approachesAuburn University: The ePortfolio was introduced to the Biosystems Engineering (BSEN)program because of the difficulties expressed by seniors (to instructors of capstone design courseand in the EBI Benchmarking data) about their ability to articulate the biosystems engineeringprofession, including the skills they have acquired as engineering students, to prospectiveemployers.Auburn students begin working on their ePortfolio in their sophomore heat transfer course,BSEN 2240. This ePortfolio highlights their academic accomplishments, encourages reflection,and can be used for job interviews. During the junior year, the fluid mechanics course

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Biological & Agricultural

Paper ID #14248Expanding Applicability of Senior Projects: Portable EGCC for GreenhousesDr. Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan UniversityDr. Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University Alamgir A. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are in mechanical en- gineering from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, fluid power, and instrumentation & control. He is a Registered Professional

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josue Orellana, Washington State University; Fabiola Quiroa, Washington State University; Ala' Ibrahim Abu-Lail; Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University

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Biological & Agricultural

tocontribute largely to solving many real life problems that range from medical ones such asdesigning better therapeutics and improving the field of tissue engineering to sustainableproblems such as harnessing clean energy and bioremediation of contaminated sites 1. Despite the need to equip cellular engineers with the appropriate hands-on training to solvepractical problems 2 and the fact that the accreditation board for engineering and technology(ABET) states that biomedical engineering students should be able to “make measurements onand interpret data from living systems, addressing the problems associated with the interactionsbetween living and non-living materials and systems” 3, cellular engineering courses are stilllargely theoretical 4-6

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirk D. Dolan, Michigan State University; Yinjie J. Tang, Washington University; Wei Liao, Michigan State University

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Biological & Agricultural

Keasling). Since moving to Washington University in St. Louis, my research focuses on characterizing and engineering environmental microorganisms. Milestones reached include 13C-metabolic pathway analysis, metabolic flux modeling, and systems genetic engineering of E.coli and cyanobacteria for chemical productions. I have received NSF CAREER Award (2010) and Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award (2010). I teach Process Dynamics and Control, Fluid Mechanics, Bioprocess Engineering, and Metabolic Engineering at Washington University. I also co-taught Advanced Energy Laboratory (2011) and Interna- tional Experience in Bioenergy (2012). I received a Department Chair’s Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2013.Dr

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

lourdes gazca, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Enrique Palou, American University, Puebla, Mexico

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Biological & Agricultural

experiences5-7. VOS is afour-part system that incorporates HPL framework elements and uses four recurring methods ofcollecting classroom data: recording student-teacher interactions (CIO), recording studentacademic engagement (SEO), recording narrative notes of classroom events (NN), and ratingspecific indicators of effective teaching (GR).VOS was used to systematically assess HPL framework implementation in EI-100 and IA-332redesigned classrooms as well as in two “traditional” courses, Material Balances (IQ-210) andBiophysics (FS-320). Observers measured differences in classroom experiences resulting fromthe innovations and redesigned learning environments as well as in IQ-210 and FS-320. EI-100and IA-332 redesign significantly (p<0.05) increased

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abby M Kelly, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; David Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Roger Michael Hoy, University of Nebraska; Evan Curtis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Angela Kaye Pannier, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Richard R. Stowell P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

Page 23.697.4course culminates in a written technical report and an oral presentation given to the department,their fellow students, and clients. Some previous capstone projects include: a stream restorationproject, development of an integrated energy and production system for a swine finishingoperation, design of a 3D imaging system for orthotic production, design of a standing columnwell for geothermal energy, development of a post-hole digger evaluation device, design of aradiation shield for the hepatic artery, design and development of a quarter-scale tractor, designof an automated weight filling mechanism for a pilot-scale ice cream manufacturer, design andinstatilliation of a laboratory-scale water pump facility, and design of a

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio P.E., University of Delaware

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Biological & Agricultural

problems in particular frequently require use ofsubroutines and iteration to solve for quantities such as normal and critical depths in open-channels and to calculate water surface profiles.Problems were added in 2008 for a soil mechanics course first taught in 2006. Soil mechanicsproblems for some of the material in that course were never converted to online delivery becauseof the programing complexity involved in coding the empirical graphical solutions required forsome topics. Unlike in years prior to the use of LON-CAPA, these HW problems were collectedfor hand grading. In spring of 2014, the author taught another new course, Site Engineering, inwhich a mix of hand-graded HW and LON-CAPA HW was utilized. Examination ofconventionally delivered

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alvin Post, Arizona State University; Qiang Hu, Arizona State University; Milton Sommerfeld, Arizona State University

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Biological & Agricultural

purchased a regenerative blower for aeration. Funding for this reactor was providedthrough a local Edson Student Entrepreneur Grant.Figure 2: Students Stewart Clark and Linda Graham with the stairstep reactor they built.Unfortunately, the biology students graduated and left before the reactor was complete. Noprovision for cooling was made, and the units were not assembled. To keep the project moving,two senior mechanical and manufacturing technology students, Linda Graham and Stewart Page 12.309.4Clark, were assigned the task of completing the reactor for their Capstone project. Thesestudents designed a cooling system and plumbing, checked the

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Foutz P.E., University of Georgia

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Biological & Agricultural

Paper ID #17670Case Study: The Farming Subdivision as a Concept to Change Non-engineeringMajors’ Perception of EngineeringDr. Tim Foutz P.E., University of Georgia Dr. Foutz is a Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor of Engineering at the University of Georgia. He was the inaugural director of the First-Year Odyssey program, classes designed to introduce freshmen to the academic life of the University. Dr. Foutz has received federal funding to integrate humanities and social science topics into his course materials. For over 28 years, he has taught fundamental engineering courses as well as advanced design courses

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ryan Drew Anderson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jeyamkondan Subbiah P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ashu Guru, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Nathan C. Rice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

Science & Technology. His research focuses on spectral imaging for predicting food quality (beef tenderness) and early diagnosis of human diseases (peripheral arterial disease). He has active research in the area of food safety engineering through integration of heat transfer model and predictive microbial growth/death models for food safety risk assessment. Every fall, he teaches a large sophomore- level class on engineering properties of biological materials, which consists of both lectures and laboratory sessions with an enrollment of more than 70 students. Every spring, he teaches a junior-level course on principles of bioprocess engineering which has an enrollment of about 25 students.Dr. Ashu Guru, University of

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Meyer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

ConceptModern agricultural, biological, and biomedical instrumentation all use electronic sensors, analogand digital circuits, computers and microcontrollers for scientific measurements and processcontrol. Instrumentation is used for commercial product development, testing, and basic research.The course described in this paper introduces basic measurement theory, applications ofinstrumentation and controls along with features of basic biological, environmental, andmechanical sensors. Sensors and transducers include contact, non-contact, mechanical, thermal,optical, ultrasonic, and other devices. A number of instrumentation books are currently available,either as monographs (Webster, 1999, Nachtigal, 1990, Mitchell, 1983, and others), textbooks(Daly

Conference Session

Biology and Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Meyer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; David Jones, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

tenderness.Project 4: Fuzzy Logic Modeling of Tapioca Starch-polylactic acid-based Nanocomposite Foamsas Affected by Type of OrganoclayPolymer melt-intercalation or exfoliation is a promising approach for the preparation ofnanocomposites since they exhibit greatly improved mechanical, thermal and barrier properties.The structure of nanoclay platelets in the nanocomposites depends not only on the properties ofpolymer matrix and nanoclay, but also on the extrusion conditions. The objective of the presentwork is to investigate the effects of different types of nanoclays and extrusion conditions uponthe nanoclay structure in nanocomposites prepared with a twin screw extruder. Tapioca starchcontaining 10% polylactic acid (PLA) and 3% nanoclay at 16% moisture

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest W. Tollner PE, University of Georgia; Qianqian Ma, University of Georgia; Caner Kazanci, University of Georgia

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Biological & Agricultural

where needed facts may be found,expands continuously as the student moves through the curriculum. It is intriguing to analyze studentsvirtually moving through a network of knowledges as they mentally and in some cases physically revisitpast course experiences. Said another way, the goal is to contemplate how we as faculty can help studentsrecall and apply material that is prerequisite for a given area. The objective of this presentation is to elucidate what NPT followed by post path analysis is in aneducation context. We present some anecdotal experience with how NPT and post path analysis with non-conserved information can help researchers and students to visualize what happens intellectually asstudents move through a college

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George E. Meyer, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Kim Cluff, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jeyamkondan Subbiah P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

predictive microbial growth/death mod- els for food safety risk assessment. Every fall, he teaches a large sophomore-level class on engineering properties of biological materials, which consists of both lectures and laboratory sessions with an enroll- ment of more than 70 students. Every spring, he teaches a junior-level course on principles of bioprocess engineering which has an enrollment of about 25 students. Page 25.511.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Electronic Student Homework Management Systems for Continuous Improvement and Program

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Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Josh Ramey, Colorado School of Mines; Judy Schoonmaker, Colorado School of Mines; Sarah M. Ryan, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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Biological & Agricultural

meets the traditional needs of abiology lab, including access to sinks, use of compound microscopes, data acquisition, gelelectrophoresis and thermal cyclers. This creative new learning space supports a constructivistapproach to learning, moving student conversations past rote repetition of textbook material toevaluation and synthesis of ideas, as well as dialogue about how science generates newinformation and the interface between biology and engineering. In the interest of helping othersalong their path toward implementing active learning in their classrooms, we share a descriptionof our course transformation and important lessons learned in the process.“Active learning should be the central dogma of science education”(Freeman et al., 2014

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Outreach, recruiting, and retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia A. Modenbach P.E., University of Kentucky; Sue E. Nokes, University of Kentucky

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Biological & Agricultural

where biosystems information and knowledge specifically informs the design.One of the terms in the energy balance equation is rate of heat generated by the system, and inorder to calculate this term the students will need to understand that the Basal Metabolic Rate(BMR) is a summation of heats from all chemical and mechanical processes that must occur tosustain life at a very low level. BMR, which can be calculated, varies with body mass andspecies. The heat generated by muscle contraction (physical activity above BMR activity) is alsoquantifiable and important for our energy balance.The challenge of obtaining physical properties of biological materials will be discussed.Require meaningful calculations to assist with the design (using basic and

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chi N. Thai, University of Georgia; Yan-Fu Kuo, National Taiwan University; Ping-Lang Yen, National Taiwan University

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Biological & Agricultural

Paper ID #7397Cooperative Teaching in a Distance Education EnvironmentDr. Chi N. Thai, University of Georgia Dr. C. N. Thai is an associate professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. He teaches courses in Robotics, Machine Vision and Systems Simulation. His research areas are in theater robotics and spectral imaging for plant health and quality characterization of agricultural products.Prof. Yan-Fu Kuo, National Taiwan UniversityDr. Ping-Lang Yen, National Taiwan University Dr. Ping-Lang Yen was born in 1966. He received his B.S. degree from the Dept. of Power Mechanical Engineering at National

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Leigh Wolfe, Virginia Tech; Nicholas M Holden, University College Dublin; Demetres Briassoulis, Agricultural University of Athens; Francisco Ayuga, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, BIPREE Research Group; Giacomo Scarascia Mugnozza, University of Bari, Italy

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Biological & Agricultural

materials P. Owende, UCD D. Briassoulis, AUA Biosystems informatics and K.C. Ting, UIUC analysis Water resources engineering E. Gallego, UPM Structural systems, materials and D. Briassoulis, AUA E. Gallego, UPM environment for agricultural/ biological systems Automation and mechanical systems for agricultural/biological systems Waste management for agricultural/biological systems*AUA = Agricultural University of Athens (Greece), UB = University of Bari (Italy); UCD =University College Dublin (Ireland); UIUC = University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (US);UPM = Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (Spain); VT = Virginia Tech (US

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Jerry Visser, South Dakota State University

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Biological & Agricultural

Page 13.1206.12Because there has been substantial progress in the development of bio-based materials, it isimportant that today’s students are made aware of these new opportunities for industrialproduction. Part of this includes hands-on laboratory work, which should include not onlyprocessing and manufacturing of products (such as that shown in Figure 5) that includebiological materials, but also physical and mechanical testing (as depicted in Figure 6). Theseexercises will provide the students with the opportunity to become familiar with the uniqueprocessing requirements that these products entail, and will allow them to see the typical declinein strength as the inclusion level of the biological material increases. This also opens the

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Sanjiv Sarin, North Carolina A&T State University

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Biological & Agricultural

College of Engineering and the Biology Department at North Carolina A&T StateUniversity (NCA&T).One example of cross-campus sustainable collaborations is team teaching by faculty from thetwo disciplines. The mechanical engineering department faculty has recognized that researchinto new biomaterials is a significant area of emphasis for modern materials research andtherefore is an area worthy of study. In order to prepare students, the regularly scheduled courseentitled Modern Engineering Materials is being upgraded to include biomaterials. Recognizingthat the human body is an amazing machine made up of a series of macro and nano-scalesystems including biological pumps, valves, pipes, filters, wiring, as well as contents underpressure, the

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark McConkie, Utah State University; Timothy Taylor, Utah State University; David Britt, Utah State University

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Biological & Agricultural

2006-2342: REDEFINING A BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATECURRICULUM: PROFITS, PITFALLS, AND PRACTICALITYDavid Britt, Utah State University David Britt is an Assistant Professor of Biological Engineering. His research interests focus on renewable polymers, molecular imprinting, and biofilm formation. He is currently the Principle Investigator for an NSF Planning Grant in the Department Level Reform Division.Mark McConkie, Utah State University Mark is currently a doctoral student in the department of Instructional Technology at Utah State University specializing in the representation of declarative knowledge for systems that improve recall of textual material, and also the field of open

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Verleger, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Jenna Rickus, Purdue University

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Biological & Agricultural

includes the study of biological phenomena using the fundamental principles ofengineering. Despite the rapid growth of bioengineering as a field of study for undergraduatestudents, the development of educational materials for bioengineering instructors has failed tokeep pace. Until only a few years ago, the subject of bioengineering was predominantly limitedto graduate level coursework and research labs. Only in recent years, due in part to theburgeoning of interdisciplinary research and the general increased growth of technology, hasbioengineering found its way into the undergraduate curriculum. Despite the proliferation intoundergraduate coursework, most instructors are limited to professional journal articles orcomplex tools aimed at those

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Silvia Husted, Unicersidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez; Judith Virginia Gutierrez; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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Biological & Agricultural

, Eliminate, and Reverse) and was useful after a two sessions ofbrainstorming and brain-writing. Later, TRIZ (according to five patterns that successfully weredirected to new food product design and development: Subtraction, Multiplication, Division,Attribute Dependency, and Task Unification) was applied since it focuses on refinements ofengineering and design mechanisms that start in the implementation phase of the designprocess17. This stage ended when the students had a clear idea of the product that they aspired todevelop. In the next stage they began the process of preparing to turn this idea into a valuable,appropriate, and original product.Description and evaluation of the product and processingIn these stages, teams were given required

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marybeth Lima P.E., Louisiana State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

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Biological & Agricultural

references, and other materials used by localenvironmental consultants. The results were a series of design reports which were delivered tothe township (Christy et al., 2000).Senior capstone design course: International humanitarian engineering design projects. Atthe Ohio State University (OSU), the Department of Food, Agricultural and BiologicalEngineering expanded the senior capstone design experience to begin at the junior year and toinclude the option of international design projects. For three weeks during the summer betweentheir junior and senior years, teams of students would travel to South Africa to meet withcommunity groups and define design needs. The student teams then returned to the US andworked on year-long capstone design projects