AC 2011-2126: THE PROGRESSIVE LEARNING PLATFORM FOR COM-PUTER ENGINEERINGDavid Jakob Fritz, Oklahoma State University David Fritz is a Doctoral Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He also received his M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oklahoma State University in 2008. His research interests are in Computer Engineering Education and Computer Architecture. David is the lead developer for the Progressive Learning Platform.Wira Mulia, Oklahoma State University Wira is a PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering in Oklahoma State University. He received his Bache- lors in Electrical Engineering in OSU in 2007 and his Masters in Electrical Engineering in OSU in 2009
important software engineering concepts, suchas iterative and incremental development (IID) 9, with programming. As Reichlmayr 10 explains,at the Rochester Institute of Technology, IID is taught to sophomore computer science and ECEstudents, who have already learned programming. The approach proposed here has been usedsuccessfully, as evidenced by student, peer, and self assessments, to teach a large and diversegroup of Civil, Chemical, Electrical & Computer, and Mechanical Engineering students.2. Procedural C++ with RobotsAlthough once taught by the current Dean of Engineering, ENCMP 100 lecture sections weretaught exclusively by 2 Faculty Service Officers (FSOs) in the years preceding the 2008–9academic year. According to the University, FSOs
computer network design,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 49, Issue 1, pp. 5-10, Feb. 2006.3. H.A. Hadim and S.K. Esche, “Enhancing the engineering curriculum through project-based learning,” Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education conference, Session F3F, pp. 1-6, Oct. 2002.4. O. Pierrakos et al., “Special session - Not all problems are created equal: From problem-based learning theory to research on complex problem solving and implications for the engineering classroom,” Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education conference, Session T3A, pp. 1-3, Oct. 2010.5. L. Kilmartin and E. McCarrick, “A case study of enhancing learning outcomes for undergraduate & computer engineering students through a service-learning
AC 2011-1021: HIGH ALTITUDE BALLOON INSTRUMENTATION INUNDERGRADUATE ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERINGDick Blandford, University of Evansville Dick Blandford is the EECS Department Chair at the University of EvansvilleMark Earl Randall, University of Evansville Mark Randall Randall@Evansville.edu Instructor of Electrical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering University of Evansville Page 22.772.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 High Altitude Balloon Instrumentation In Undergraduate Electrical and Computer EngineeringAbstractA high
exciting way to introduce school students to different STEM fields, sincethe students will be exposed to engineering, sciences as well as computer programming.Increasingly, engineering schools embed mentoring opportunities for undergraduate studentsthrough robotics club activities [2,3]. Some schools provide service learning credit for coursesin robotics [4] in their curriculum. When mentoring middle/high school children, it is essentialto communicate the fundamental concepts in simple, easy to understand and for-fun ways.Studies indicate that a practice of journal writing about the mentoring activity [5] and usingreflection leads to improved mentoring. This can improve among mentors the ability tocommunicate complex engineering topics to lay and
Justin Chau is a senior in the Cooperative Electrical Engineering Program between Missouri State Univer- sity and Missouri University of Science and Technology. Justin is interested in learning about computer engineering, electronics, and signal processing and likes to work on projects in these areas outside of class.Mr. Matthew Neal Mutarelli, Matthew Mutarelli, is a student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology and Missouri State University’s Cooperative Engineering Program. His research interests include Integrated Systems , Digital Logic, and Control systems.Dr. Rohit Dua, Missouri University of Science and Technology ROHIT DUA, Ph.D is an
Paper ID #10276Measurement and Automation: Experiential Learning OpportunityDr. John W. Dyer, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Oklahoma John Dyer received a B.S. in Physiology from Oklahoma State University, and the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. His main research interests are in instru- mentation, data acquisition, and signal processing of the acquired data. Dr. Dyer applies these interests largely in the area of aviation and navigation, though he has applied his work in areas such as Cardiac Electrophysiology research and gas-fracture
AC 2010-1290: ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING AND PROBLEM SOLVINGSKILLS THROUGH SELF-REGULATED LEARNING ASSESSMENT FORCOMPUTER ENGINEERINGGordon Skelton, Jackson State University Dr. Gordon W. Skelton, Associate Professor Department of Computer Engineering at Jackson State University, is Director of the Center for Defense Integrated Data (CDID) where he is responsible for conducting research in the fields of intelligent decision support, geographic information systems, robotics, wireless sensor networks and related topics. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of South Africa. His research interests focuse on the engineering education, STEM curriculum development, intelligent decision
from Duke University. She is a Fellow of the IEEE. Page 26.1062.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Learning about Digital Logic by DiscoveryAbstractThe creation of interactive models of digital electronic circuits allows students to learn abouttheir design and function by active exploration and discovery. Students can explore models ofcircuits which are fundamentally important to the design of computing devices. Suchexploration is directed by the students’ curiosity; an exploration guide draws attention toimportant aspects. Complex systems can be broken apart into
Paper ID #27433Deepen Students’ Understanding of Computer Networking via a Project-orientedCooperative Learning StrategyDr. Guodong Wang, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Dr. Guodong Wang is currently an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department, Mas- sachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA). His research topics include: (1) Big data transfer in high- speed networks; (2) Future Network Architecture, e.g., Software Defined Networking (SDN); (3) Future Smart Grid Architecture; and (4) Cyber Security in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and Internet of Things (IoT). He has published over 30 research papers
required for the course areprogramming using a high level language such as C/C++ or Java and an understanding of logicdesign, both which a typical undergraduate computer engineering student acquires at thesophomore or the junior level. An associated laboratory component was also developed, whereweekly hands-on laboratory sessions serve to reinforce the ideas learned in the lecture. Thecourse projects are drawn from a variety of disciplines which use high performance computingincluding bioinformatics, scientific computing, and signal processing. The course was assessedthrough pre and post tests, focus groups, and external evaluators drawn from faculty from otherdepartments. Our assessments indicate that the course has had a significant impact on
Page 13.346.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Curricular Enhancement to Support Project-Based Learning in Computer and Electrical EngineeringAbstractUndergraduate computer and electrical engineering programs often partition the curriculum intoseveral courses based on related topics taught in isolation. Students are expected to synthesizetheir knowledge in a senior design project. It is the authors’ experience that students oftenstruggle during their senior design project since they have not gained the appropriate knowledgeor mastered necessary skills needed to work on a significant or team-based engineering designproject. Specifically, students need to be able to define system requirements
Paper ID #24869Student Perceptions of Their Abilities and Learning Environment in LargeIntroductory Computer Programming Courses - Underrepresented Minori-tiesDr. Laura K. Alford, University of Michigan Laura K. Alford is a Lecturer and Research Investigator at the University of Michigan. She researches ways to use data-informed analysis of students’ performance and perceptions of classroom environment to support DEI-based curricula improvements.Dr. Andrew DeOrio, University of Michigan Andrew DeOrio is a teaching faculty member at the University of Michigan and a consultant for web and machine learning projects. His research
AC 2011-1176: USING ACTIVE LEARNING IN TEACHING ELECTRO-MAGNETICSMadeleine Andrawis, South Dakota State University Dr. Madeleine Andrawis is Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at South Dakota State University (SDSU) since January 1992. She has also been the Coordinator of the Teaching Learning Center at SDSU from July 2002 till May 2010. Dr. Andrawis earned her Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in December 1991, and her M.S. from SDSU in 1983. Over the years, Dr. Andrawis has published and gave many presentations in the areas of electrical engineering, teaching effectiveness, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, the use of instructional
Paper ID #8418Passive Circuits for Active Learning RevisitedDr. Scott L Post, Bradley University Scott Post received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He is currently an Asso- ciate Professor at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. He has previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Michigan Technological University. He has also been a summer Faculty Fellow at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, and a Visiting Erskine Fellow at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand
Paper ID #26741Board 61: Using Peer Mediation and Cooperative Learning Techniques toPromote Active learning and Assess Student Learning Outcomes in Com-puter Engineering ClassesDr. Hadil Mustafa, California State University, Chico Hadil Mustafa, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University, Chico. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. Her research interests are focused on embedded systems design, and FPGA-based design and verification. Dr. Mustafa has a strong interest in pedagogical
and practi-cal understanding of wireless communications principles to a student population that has limitedtheoretical background. We propose an interactive human-computer interface (HCI) that pro-vides users with human-intelligible feedback on the radio environment as a function of time, fre-quency and space to leverage active learning by letting the students become the operators of awireless communications system. This will provide a better feeling for the parameters that enableas well as govern real-time information exchange over-the-air, making them more tangible andintuitive like a steering wheel, gear, shift, and pedals are for driving a car.This paper presents our initial work on developing such educational tools using our
coursework in computer science, engineering, programming, mathematics and physics.In this paper, we discuss the pedagogy of project-based learning and provide a survey of someexisting computer engineering programs. We describe our project-based curriculum in detail,including examples of student projects. Student outcomes related to both technical and soft skillsare assessed using student surveys and project evaluation rubrics. We discuss these assessmentresults and highlight some successes and limitations of the experiential curriculum.IntroductionThe computer engineering discipline is the science and technology of design, prototyping,implementation, testing, and maintenance of computing systems, including software andhardware1. How to best educate
AC 2010-1108: A COMPUTATIONAL INTRODUCTION TO STEM STUDIESEric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso Eric Freudenthal is an Assistant Professor of computer science at the University of Texas at El Paso.Rebeca Gonzalez, Chapin High School Rebeca Gonzalez is a mechanical engineer working as a teacher of computer science, pre-engineering, and math at Chapin High School in El Paso, Texas.Sarah Hug, University of Colorado Sarah Hug is an assessment and technology consultant. Dr. Hug also serves as the Graduate Admissions Coordinator for the Alliance for Technology, Learning, and Society at the University of Colorado in Boulder and a researcher for the National Center for Women and
CubeSats were chosen for the first year.Approximately 75 freshmen electrical and computer engineering students at VillanovaUniversity in the Spring 2019 Semester worked on the project. This paper is focused on theCubeSat Mini Project and the results.III. Mini project overviewThe mini project was designed with the goal of allowing students to learn about CubeSats andsatellite technology and understanding the role of radio and telemetry in satellite operation. Thestudents also gain experience working in small teams on different aspects of the project,incorporating their part into the whole, giving a presentation, writing a short report, and sharinginformation using a Wiki.The project was structured as the last six weeks of the semester, after the
AC 2010-2060: MARKETING-BASED PRESENTATIONS IN COMPUTERARCHITECTUREPaul Weber, Lake Superior State University Paul J. Weber is an Assistant Professor at Lake Superior State University. Since completing his Ph.D. at Michigan Tech in 2006, he has taught courses in digital and computer systems as well as electronics, circuit analysis, and robot vision. His research interests include renewable energy, energy efficiency, distributed control, and engineering education. Page 15.853.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Marketing-Based Presentations in Computer ArchitectureAbstractA key
c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Having it all - Infusing Parallel Computational Thinking in the Lower-Level Computer Engineering Curriculum Using Extended Learning ModulesAbstractModifying a course in a well-established program is often challenging due to many factors. Firstof all, it requires removing a significant portion of the current materials to make room for newtopics. In addition, these changes must be reviewed and approved by several layers ofcommittees, which can be a long process. Last but not least, the impact on students could varywidely, depending on their preparation and learning ability and the results would not be knownuntil the changes have been made.At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a
Paper ID #33052Applying Complexity Theory and Project-based Learning onto ProjectDesigns of Complex Computing Systems ¨ CampusVictor E. Lugo V´elez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Born and raised in Puerto Rico. Finished my Bachelor’s in 2017 and my Master’s in 2019 in the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uz Campus. ¨ CampusDr. Nayda G. Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Nayda G. Santiago is professor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus (UPRM
Paper ID #25890Teaching and Learning of Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses withHigh Mathematical ContentsDr. S. ”Hossein” Mousavinezhad P.E., Idaho State University Dr. Mousavinezhad, P.E., was the principal investigator of the National Science Foundation’s research grant, National Wireless Research Collaboration Symposium 2014; he has published a book (with Dr. Hu of University of North Dakota) on mobile computing in 2013. Professor Mousavinezhad is an active member of IEEE and ASEE Fellow having chaired sessions in national and regional conferences. He has been an ABET Program Evaluator for Electrical
Paper ID #11120A Project-Based Learning Approach to Teaching Computer Vision At the Un-dergraduate LevelDr. Sami Khorbotly, Valparaiso University Received the Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon in 2001. He then received the M.S. and Ph. D. degrees both in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Akron, Akron, OH in 2003 and 2007, respectively. He is currently an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Frederick F. Jenny Professor of emerging technologies at Valparaiso University. He teaches in the areas of digital
Paper ID #11277Increasing Student Learning and Interest in a Flipped First-Year Electrical& Computer Engineering CourseDr. Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University Kumar Yelamarthi received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Wright State University, Day- ton, OH, USA, in 2008. He is currently an Associate Professor of electrical & computer engineering at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA. He has served as a technical reviewer for several international conferences and journals, and has published over 75 articles in archival journals and confer- ence proceedings. His research
Waterloo, E&CE department. Page 11.730.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Improve Learning Efficiency with Integrated Math and Circuit Simulation Tools in Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses1. AbstractThis paper presents coupling the use of the TINA circuit simulation software with theMathcad mathematical software. This coupling permits students to simply (1) enter a circuit inTINA diagramatically, (2) export its symbolic solution y(t), or its transfer function, Y(s), to aMathcad file, and (3) plot these solutions for multiple values of a parameter (e.g. R) on a 2-Dor 3-D graph. The symbolic
AC 2011-2730: A GUIDED INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING APPROACH TOHIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER GRAPHICS EDUCATIONAlejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alejandra J. Magana is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology and the School of Engineering Education, at Purdue University. Alejandra’s research inter- est are focused on identifying how computational tools and methods can support the understanding of complex phenomena for scientific discovery and for inquiry learning.Bedrich Benes, Purdue University Bedrich Benes is Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. He received his Ph.D in Computer Science from Czech
Paper ID #6114Lab and Team Project Development for Engineering Problem Solving usingMATLAB, with Emphasis on Solar Power and Engineering for SustainabilityMr. Stanley W. Hsu, University of California, Davis Stanley Hsu received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2006 and an M.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 2011, both in Electrical Engineering. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering at UC Davis. His research is in the area of low power mixed- signal integrated circuits for energy harvesting sensor applications. He is also interested in high-speed
AC 2007-245: SIX YEARS AND THOUSANDS OF ASSIGNMENTS LATER: WHATHAVE THEY LEARNED, AND WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?J. Shawn Addington, Virginia Military Institute J. Shawn Addington is the Jamison-Payne Institute Professor and Head of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the Virginia Military Institute. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He teaches courses, laboratories, and undergraduate research projects in the microelectronics and semiconductor fabrication areas; and, he remains active in curriculum development and engineering assessment. He is a registered professional engineer in the