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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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Information Systems

AC 2007-2328: ACTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES FORTEACHING COMPUTINGEdward Gehringer, North Carolina State University Edward F. Gehringer is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, North Carolina State University. His research interests include hardware and software support for memory management, architectures for security, object technology, and educational software for collaborative learning. Page 12.167.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Active and Collaborative Learning Strategies for Teaching Computing Edward F

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College

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Information Systems

speed of the processors continue to increase, so do their heat andpower drain. By using multi-core architecture, the speed increases without the traditionaldrawbacks of faster processors, which include power consumption and heat dissipation. Multi-core architectures are used to enhance throughput and power efficiency of processors. Now theprediction is that the number of cores on a chip would double with each silicon generation3.This change in computer architecture requires change in programming paradigm. The era ofdevelopers simply waiting for faster processors to save their slow performing applications isover. For developers to take advantage of this multi-core environment, they must learn to writesoftware for tightly-coupled shared memory

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Henry Chaya, Manhattan College

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Information Systems

AC 2008-1245: DISTANCE LEARNING WITH LIMITED BANDWIDTHHenry Chaya, Manhattan College Brother Henry Chaya is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Manhattan College in New York City. He is currently on leave to serve as chairperson of the Computer Information Systems department at Bethlehem University in the West Bank. Both institutions are sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools of which the author is a member. Page 13.444.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Distance Learning with Limited BandwidthAbstractAccess to quality

Conference Session

Internet and Distributed Computing

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shelton Houston, University of Southern Mississippi; Christopher Herrod, University of Southern Mississippi; Steven Blesse, University of Southern Mississippi

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Information Systems

2006-1411: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANINTERNETWORKING REMOTE ACCESS LABORATORYShelton Houston, University of Southern Mississippi Dr. Houston is a professor in the School of Computing at the University of Southern Mississippi teaching in the Information Technology program. He is in his 26th year at the university and has 10 years of consulting experience in personal computer systems. His current research interest is in cryogenic-instrumentation.Christopher Herrod, University of Southern Mississippi Mr. Herrod is an Instructor in the School of Computing at the University of Southern Mississippi. He has a M.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi and has 10 years of

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Information Systems

-the-shelf technology (COTS) are the dominant platform.12This increased demand for HPC systems has generated also an increasing demand for skilledpractitioners with the required knowledge and experience to build and utilize HPC systems forproblem solving.The design, construction, and operation of high-performance computing and supercomputingsystems have traditionally been “on the edge” of the field of computer science and informationtechnology; thus limited training and education resources have been available for studentsseeking to learn new skills. The result is a gap that has emerged between supply and demand,one in which the lack of skilled practitioners and available training in the development and use ofHPC systems have become serious

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1705: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CAPSTONE PROJECTS IN THECOMPUTER ENGINEERING AREA OF SPECIALIZATION WITHIN THECOMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENTAfsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley UniversityReza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University Page 14.527.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Embedded Systems Capstone Projects in the Computer Engineering Area of specialization within the Computer Science DepartmentAbstractThe purpose of a capstone design project is to provide graduating senior students the opportunityto demonstrate understanding of the concepts they have learned during the course of theirstudies. In order to provide our students

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle Lutes, Purdue University; Alka Harriger, Purdue University; Jack Purdum, Purdue University

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Information Systems

appointment at Purdue, Kyle worked for 16 years as a software engineer and developed systems for such industries as banking, telecommunications, publishing, healthcare, athletic recruiting, retail, and pharmaceutical sales.Alka Harriger, Purdue University Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT and Assistant Department Head. Professor Harriger's current interests include reducing the IT gender gap, web application development, and service learning. Since January 2008, she has been leading the NSF-ITEST SPIRIT project that seeks to rekindle enthusiasm for information technology disciplines as a career

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

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Information Systems

Officeproductivity tools, and because it was likely they would have access to these same productivitytools at home or at work, another goal was for students to know how to store or revise Word,Excel, and PowerPoint documents, specifically. Microsoft OfficeLive (MOL) was chosen as theplatform to provide such experience. Through the experience students would learn howdocuments are made available to team members or the instructor through MOL, and they wouldlearn how to communicate with the instructor and team members about individual or teamassignments using MOL. The experiences would also provide opportunity to introducevocabulary and concepts about cloud computing, which was appropriate for the sophomore-levelinformation systems database course in which the

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Banaszek, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Information Systems

questionnaireitems. This analysis provided more detail regarding the perceived usefulness of the module.Combined analysis revealed a link between students’ perceived usefulness of the material andtheir motivation to learn. Analysis also supported the learning tool’s effectiveness and justifiedits further implementation and investigation.IntroductionA Geographic Information System is a computer application that allows data to by interpretedand visualized in many ways.1 This technology is being employed in the field of engineeringto better view and understand data collected by surveyors and satellites. Other industries,government, and education are using and exploring the applications of GIS as well. With thegrowing need for engineers that are knowledgeable

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Wey Chen, Southern Taiwan University

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Information Systems

AC 2010-1620: A WEB-BASED BAYESIAN VAN HIELE PROBLEM SOLVER FORCOMPUTER PROGRAMMINGJ. Wey Chen, Southern Taiwan University Dr. J. Wey Chen is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Information System at Southern Taiwan University. He formerly served a two-year appointment (2007-2009) as the Department Chair of the Department of Information Management at Southern Taiwan University and was the Computer Science Department Chair at Western State College of Colorado. His scholarly interests range widely, from computer science curriculum design to e-learning and software engineering practices. Page

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mario Garcia, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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Information Systems

capability and itsadaptability with other techniques have been evaluated empirically as effective and scalable14.The rules reduce substantially the impractical manual development process of patterns andprofiles, computing statistical patterns from the collected data.Misuse Detection:In Misuse Detection each data record is classified and labeled as normal or anomalous activity.This process is the basis for a learning algorithm able to detect known attacks and new ones ifthey are cataloged appropriately under a statistical process. The basic step known as discoveryoutliers, matches abnormal behavior against attack patterns knowledge base that capturebehavioral patterns of intrusion and typical activity. To do this, it is needed to compute eachmeasure

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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C. Richard Helps

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Information Systems

Structure of course design in rapidly evolving computing disciplinesAbstractIt is well recognized that computing disciplines need to update their courses regularly due to therapid evolution of the discipline. These course changes are often difficult, very time consumingand sometimes poorly rewarded by the academic institution, but they are necessary. Sometimesthe student learning experience is negatively impacted by the course changes.A research study was completed to attempt to define the theoretical structural elements of thecourse change process. Faculty members were interviewed about course changes. Several coursechange events were identified and these events were analyzed to identify common themes andeducational structures so

Conference Session

Internet and Distributed Computing

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiannong Meng, Bucknell University; Luiz Perrone, Bucknell University; Maurice Aburdene, Bucknell University

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Information Systems

2006-1323: HANDS-ON PROJECTS IN WIRELESS AND MOBILE COMPUTERNETWORK COURSESXiannong Meng, Bucknell University XIANNONG MENG is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. His research interests include distributed computing, data mining, intelligent Web search, operating systems, and computer networks. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.Luiz Perrone, Bucknell University LUIZ FELIPE PERRONE is Assistant Professor of Computer Science, at Bucknell University. He has been developing an elective in Computer Security since the spring of 2003

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley State College; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College

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Information Systems

AC 2007-1900: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AREA OFSPECIALIZATION IN THE COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENTAfsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley State CollegeReza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College Page 12.597.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Embedded Systems Engineering Area of Specialization in the Computer Science DepartmentAbstractIn our computer science department, there are five areas of specialization: computer science,software engineering, networking, database engineering, and computer engineering. In ourcurriculum, the students matriculate into the Computing and Networking Sciences (CNS)department after completing

Conference Session

Computing Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Price, DeVry University-Pomona

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Information Systems

system users areneeded to maximize the usability, functionality, and goals of adaptive hypermedia systems.This paper offers a new approach for the autonomous computer-based assessment of preferredcognitive style that can support studies in user modeling and human-computer interface domains.It further posits a conceptual model that attempts to determine the preferred cognitive style of anonline educational hypermedia user through click-stream analysis of their web-based hypermediachoices and browsing patterns.KeywordsAdaptive hypermedia. Cognitive style. Neural networks. Click-stream analysis.IntroductionResearch in the use of hypermedia in learning has increased with the expansion of the Internet.Long posited as a promising medium for an

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Kirk Love, Utah Valley University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

college have been exposed toprogramming and are more proficient at tasks such as moving files back and forth5.Girls are far more hesitant to enter computer science programs because of their inherent feelingsfor potential success in the field4, 13, their view that computer science is masculine in nature, andthat the culture associated with computer science is not one that they want to be associatedwith11. They also have a very difficult time seeing the applicability of what they learn incomputer science to their long-term goals and interests15.While comparing computer science programs to biology programs it was noted that academicrigor requirements between both disciplines are similar as they both require mathematics lab-based science works such

Conference Session

Computing Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Lunt, Brigham Young University; Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University

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Information Systems

standards, has had some programs already accredited, and has formally defined a model curriculum. These three new computing disciplines now take their place alongside the older and more familiar computing disciplines of computer science and information systems. This study of their accreditation and model curricula has described the character of each discipline in terms of their differences and similarities. It is expected that there will yet be other computing disciplines in the years and decades to come. When that happens, we shall look forward to learning their place in the expanding field of computing. References1. “An Empirical Comparison of Baccalaureate Programs in Computing”; Barry Lunt, Han

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Chad Dean, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

AC 2010-1357: HOW A DATA MINING COURSE SHOULD BE TAUGHT IN ANUNDERGRADUATE COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUMReza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley UniversityPaymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of PennsylvaniaAfsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley UniversityChad Dean, Utah Valley University Page 15.646.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 How a Data Mining Course Should be Taught in an Undergraduate Computer Science CurriculumAbstractData mining is a relatively new area of computer science that brings the concept of artificialintelligence, data structures, statistics, and database together. It is a high demand area becausemany organizations and businesses can benefit

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shuju Wu, Southeast Missouri State University; Ragu Athinarayanan, Southeast Missouri State University; Xiaobing Hou, Southeast Missouri State University; Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University

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Information Systems

, operating systems, network gaming, computer programming and applications, microcontroller systems.Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University Dr. Sophia Scott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University. She currently teaches courses in technical communication, supervision and project management. Dr. Scott received her Ph.D. in Technology Management from Indiana State University. Her research interests include curriculum and lab development, teams, leadership, ethics, experiential learning and project management

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University

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Information Systems

students being included aspart of a “community of practice”10. As students become part of the community ofcyberinfrastructure researchers, they learn the traditions, methodologies, and broad thinkingwithin this field early in their careers. This leads to students who are better prepared to enter theworkforce and who are intrinsically well-trained in thinking about problem solving within thefield. Also, our goal is to affect the pipeline significantly enough to increase the number ofstudents entering engineering, science, and technology programs at Purdue University andClemson University significantly.5.0 Related WorkPurdue is one of the first universities to establish an integrated research and education programin high performance computing and

Conference Session

Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Hansen, University of St. Thomas

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Information Systems

AC 2008-2323: EXTENDED ACTIVE LEARNING AS A MEANS TO LEARNSYNTAX IN PROGRAMMING LANGUAGESSteven Hansen, University of St. Thomas Page 13.599.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Extended Active Learning As A Means To Learn Syntax in Programming LanguagesAbstractActive learning is an education form that has gained much interest in recent years. Manyinstructors can come up with schemes that help students better learn algorithmdevelopment, program development, project management, and other aspects of neededskills in the computer sciences. In the past decade, I worked on the development of activelearning techniques to learn syntax. I find

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Gilbert, Iowa State University; Pam Shill, Iowa State University; Kevin Saunders, Iowa State University

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Information Systems

Science and Engineering, and theVirtual Reality Applications Center.Bibliography1. Boyer, E. College: The Undergraduate Experience in America. New York: Harper & Row, 1987.2. Lenning, O. T., & Ebbers, L. H. (1999). The Powerful Potential of Learning Communities: Improving Education for the Future. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report Volume 26, No. 6. Washington, D.C.3. Martin, C., Bratton, B., Dillard, D., Ellis, M., Bump, M. Incorporating a Learning Community Approach to Enhance a Fuel Cell Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2008.4. Hewett, Baecker, Card, Carey, Gasen, Mantei, Perlman, Strong and Verplank. ACM SIGCHI Curricula for Human-Computer

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Information Systems

files and images as part of their solution. This paper will describe thehistory of the MEA Learning System (MEALS) and the lessons learned about developing customteaching and research software, and will explore how the development of custom software toolscan be used to facilitate the dual roles of teaching and educational research.IntroductionSince 2002, Purdue University’s first-year engineering problem solving and computer toolscourse (ENGR 106 – later renamed ENGR 126) has had a fall enrollment of between 1200 and1700 students (350-800 in the spring). Students typically have their work evaluated by one of theup to 20 graduate teaching assistants (TAs), receive lectures from one of up to six facultymembers, and potentially interact with one

Conference Session

Internet and Distributed Computing

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Lunsford, East Carolina University; Lee Toderick, East Carolina University; Daniel Brooker, East Carolina University

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Information Systems

East Carolina University and an MS in Computer Information Systems from Boston University. His professional certifications include CCNP/CCDP and RHCE. He currently serves as lecturer in the Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University. Research interests include remote lab access for distance learning students and information security as it applies to computer networks.Daniel Brooker, East Carolina University Daniel Brooker is currently working towards a B.S in Computer and Information Technology with a concentration in Computer Networking. He is employed by the College of Technology and Computer Science as the Undergraduate ICT Online Lab Support Technician. He is involved

Conference Session

Internet and Distributed Computing

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fani Zlatarova, Elizabethtown College

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Information Systems

2006-1829: LEVELS OF ABSTRACTION IN DATABASE QUERY DEFINITIONFani Zlatarova, Elizabethtown College Associate Professor of CS, CS Department, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Page 11.890.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Levels of Abstraction in Database Query DefinitionAbstractOne of the most challenging steps in the database design and processing is the definition ofqueries. The planning and analysis of systems development are critical for the entire creationprocess. However, real computer-oriented aspects emerge in the design phase. Building up theoptimum structure of an information system will determine the quality of its

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

HongLi Luo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Information Systems

AC 2010-1836: ENHANCING LEARNING IN DATA COMMUNICATION ANDNETWORKING WITH HOME NETWORKHongLi Luo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Page 15.511.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Enhancing Learning in Data Communication and Networking with Home Network1. IntroductionData communication and networking is provided as an introductory course to get the studentsfamiliar with the concepts and technologies in computer networking. It covers a wide range oftechnologies and protocols in the network, which makes the hands-on practice necessary for thelearning of this course. It is challenging to build a real network with

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University; Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University; Faouzi Bouslama, Université Laval

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Information Systems

. The Information Systems Curriculum and its Learning OutcomesThe IS curriculum, which is based on the IS 2002 model curriculum5 and the ABET criteria foraccreditation6, includes foundation material in: Problem-solving; Object-Oriented paradigm; FileSystems; Operating Systems; Systems Architecture; Mathematics for Computing; ComputerNetworking; and Technical Communication. Furthermore, the curriculum includes independentstudy components that provide the students with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge ofcurrent information systems technologies, methods, and practices7.The Information Systems curriculum includes five learning outcomes, which form the basis ofthe curriculum. The Major Learning Outcomes (MALOs) are defined as follows

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University; Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University; Abdallah Tubaishat, Zayed Univeristy; Faouzi Bouslama, Université Laval

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Information Systems

, UAE. He has worked at several academic institutions of which the last two were the University of Missouri-Columbia and Columbia College, MO. His teaching interests include programming languages, logic design, and computer architecture. His research interests include computer simulation, web-caching architecture, and curriculum design.Abdallah Tubaishat, Zayed Univeristy Dr. Abdallah Tubaishat received his PhD degree in Software Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. He is conducting research that spans two main areas, one is technical: software engineering and the other is non-technical: e-learning. He is conducting both types of research in parallel and has presented his work

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise Bauer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Gül Okudan, Pennsylvania State University

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Information Systems

when using computer-mediated classes. Chou and Wang7 studied learning during homepage design training and foundthat the learning style was a significant factor in the scores for different tasks. These results areenough to draw concern that if technological collaboration tools are a necessity for tomorrow'sengineers, these differences should be addressed to determine how all students could benefit. Page 13.655.2The purpose of the research is to assess how engineering students perceive the use ofcommunication technology during group work, the current use of communication technology bystudents, and how technology may affect the traditional

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Jungwoo Ryoo, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College; David Barnes, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Information Systems

Science from the University of Kansas in 2005.Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College Dr. Harpal Dhillon is currently the Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College. In the past he has taught undergraduate and graduate Courses in Information Systems, Software Engineering, and Project Management at University of Maryland, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and George Washington University. Dr. Dhillon worked as owner/senior executive in three systems engineering companies over a period of 20 years. His research interests are in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction, Quality Assurance, and Applications of IT in Telemedicine and Web-based Distance Learning. Dr. Dhillon is a