Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #6941A New Multidisciplinary Course in Sustainability using a Combination ofTraditional Lecture and Self-Directed Study ModulesDr. Jeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky Dr. Jeffrey R. Seay is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky, Paducah Extended Campus. Dr. Seay joined the University of Kentucky in 2008 following a 12 year career in the chemical industry. Dr. Seay completed his BS and PhD from Auburn University and his MS from the University of South Alabama, all in Chemical Engineering. His primary research area is process systems engineering focused on

Conference Session

Laptop/Handheld Computing in Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Josh Lemke; Jeremy Saunier; Jeff Haar; Adam Smith; John Estell

for developers, including the "Springboard Development Guide forHandspring Handheld Computers" which is invaluable for Springboard module development.Other links lead to lists of suppliers for Springboard housings, product technical specifications,application notes, emulators, and software development kit information. Another reason for thesuccess of this project is the relative ease of assembling a working prototype due to the largesize, when compared to other interfaces such as Compact Flash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD), ofthe Springboard interface. This allows students to build prototypes without the need for highlyspecialized miniaturization equipment.As of the writing of this paper, Handspring is still marketing the Visor Pro and Visor

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Chow Michael; Barry Farbrother

,thereby providing students with a better preparation for professional practice. Example topics include engineeringstandards, economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health and safety, social, and politicalissues. This paper describes the program, includes comment from the Engineer-in-Residence, undergraduates students,and the dean of engineering at Ohio Northern University.Index Terms  Professional practice, Co-operative education, Experiential work, and Innovative program. IntroductionThe Engineer-in-Residence (EiR) Program was initiated on September 19th, 2001. It is a unique collaborative effortbetween the Thomas Jefferson Smull College of Engineering

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Raghavan Sudhakar; Hanqi Zhuang

Transactions on Education, Vol. 44, No. 3, Aug. 2001, pp. 252-257.6. K. Bowyer, G. Stockman, and L. Stark, “Themes for Improved Teaching of Image Computation,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 43, No. 2, May 2000, pp. 221-223.7. J.A. Robinson, “A Software System for Laboratory Experiments in Image Processing,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 43, No. 4, Nov. 2000, pp. 455459.8. J. Campbell, F. Murtagh, and Munevver Kokuer, “DataLab-J; A Signal and Image Processing Laboratory for Teaching and Research,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 44, No. 4, Nov. 2001, pp. 329-335.9. K.K. Stevens, Curriculum Reform – A White Paper, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, 1997

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality Assuranc in Engr Ed

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Nashwan Younis

Session 1360 ESTABLISHING AND ASSESSING EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR ENGINEERING PROGRAMS Nashwan Younis Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Department of Engineering Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499AbstractChanges are often very difficult. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) has changed the criteria for accrediting engineering programs. This paper describes theprocess for developing and assessing an engineering

Conference Session

Multimedia Engineering Education,Distance, Service, & Internet-Based Approaches

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Rodney Custer; Michael Daugherty

UnderstandingsThe paper began with the assertion that pre-engineering education at the secondary level shouldbe extended beyond advanced level mathematics and science courses, to also include a solidintroduction to a comprehensive set of core technological concepts and capabilities. Not only dothese technological concepts provide an application arena and rich authentic context for Page 8.951.3mathematics and science concepts, it needs to be understood that they are fundamental to Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2003, American Society for

Conference Session

Teaching Design

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Erik De Graaff; Gillian Saunders-Smits

, design freedom and planning.This paper will focus on the way the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering in Delft is aiming toachieve these changing demands on future engineers within the constraints of the Dutcheducation system and the results achieved so far. It also raises questions on how we caneffectively measure what students are really learning in terms of non-engineering skills atuniversity.Dutch Education SystemBefore explaining the system of project education, it is important that the reader understands theDutch education system as it differs considerably from education system in the US. The first yearat a Dutch university can be characterised as a year of natural selection. Dutch law gives everystudent with an advanced high school diploma

Conference Session

Engineering / Education Collaborations

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve Shooter; Micheal Hanyak; Matt Higgins; Marie Wagner; Ed Mastascusa; Dan Hyde; Brian Hoyt; Bill Snyder; Michael Prince

inengineering education by integrating instructional design techniques, transforming theclassroom into a cooperative learning environment, and incorporating the use ofinformation technology in the teaching/learning process. One of the major outcomes ofthat work is a conceptual framework for assisting faculty in transitioning from moretraditional instructional modes to more collaborative modes of instruction. Drawingheavily on a typical engineering process, this framework maps concepts readilyunderstood in the engineering design world to the development of instructionalexperiences. This paper outlines that framework and discusses our efforts to export thisframework to faculty beyond Bucknell through a pair of national workshops conductedlast summer

Conference Session

K-12 Outreach Initiatives

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Schemmel

activity for a kindergartener would not be appropriate for an 8th grader, and vice versa. Thus, a certified educator experienced in early childhood development was brought on board to aid in the development of the lessons. State curricular requirements for each grade level were incorporated into the lesson plans.2. Each lesson plan must be technically sound. In addition to being age appropriate, the lessons must accurately present bona fide engineering concepts and principles. This criterion was satisfied via the author's professional background and the expertise of an engineering colleague.3. Materials needed for a lesson must be readily available and inexpensive. It is expected that elementary and middle school teachers will

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Hirak Patangia

the other hand, there exists a large pool of undeclared students who are searching for asuitable major at the university. Many of these students have the potential to succeed in anengineering/technology education. Generally they shy away from engineering or engineeringtechnology degree programs for their lack of a better understanding of the engineering field.Along with recruiting, retention is also of great interest to the department. In the past, the firstsemester in our curriculum was basically devoted to math and science courses to prepare thestudents for the technical courses to come later in the curriculum. Such an approach is often dryand leads to student attrition since they don’t see any application courses. Also, the students haveto

Conference Session

Web-Based Instruction

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mufazzal Arif; Mitchel Keil; Jorge Rodriguez; Alamgir Choudhury

needfor programming and increase the flexibility of the learning tool, commercial symbolic-manipulation software (e.g. Mathcad) is utilized for the calculations performed in themodule. The module is available either as an application module or on the web for thestudents of specific courses in the subject area. The tool allows for faster solution of aproblem, experimentation with the effect of various parameters of a problem on itssolution, and graphical visualization. It is expected to generate greater student interest inthe subject, resulting in better understanding of the underlying theories and principles.Additionally, it will enhance computer skills for solving technical problems, as sought bythe industry and required by program accrediting

Conference Session

Simulation Courses & BME Laboratories

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

E. Jansen

created a scoring rubric thatconsisted of eleven categories, each with a five point scale. Students’ answers to the questions(pre and post) were scored according to the rubric by three independent instructors who wereblind to the identity of the students. In addition, data were collected using an observation systemto quantify each student’s level of engagement during class in the experimental (challenge-based) and control (non-challenge based) groups. Analysis indicates 1) a higher level of student engagement during challenge-basedinstruction; and 2) statistically significant improvement in understanding between pre- and postassessment. This paper presents a full assessment-based analysis of the utility and benefits of thechallenge-based

Conference Session

Manufacturing Systems Design

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Linards Stradins; Richard Rothaupt

Stoutfaculty believe that it is important that students learn the techniques of manufacturing processesso they may more fully understand the complexities of how things are made and know thelimitations of production methods.The curriculum at UW-Stout allows students to build a ‘technical toolbox’ which emphasizesengineering practice in industrial applications. This practical knowledge of shop floor operationallows graduates to ‘hit the floor running’. As stated by one of the advisory committee members,Bob Cervenka, CEO of Phillips Plastics, “These graduates will be able to step on the (plant) floor and be productive immediately. But in the long run, we expect these people will help our entire company become more productive, through

Conference Session

The Use of Technology in Teaching Math

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Carlos Morales

with the resources so thestudent can pursue that feedback at his own convenience. The student must have a way to checkif the methods he/she is using are effective.The second provision to be made is variety in how the subject matter is presented. If a studentdoes not understand a concept from Stewart’s book, he/she is unlikely to understand it fromThomas/Finney because the presentation of the subject matter is essentially the same. If weprovide the students with a bank of lectures that present the same subject matter, but fromdifferent perspectives, then we would facilitate learning.Technical solutionThis paper details an intelligent educational system developed at the CGT department at PurdueUniversity to serve as a supplemental tool used by

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in EM ET

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

B. Zoghi; Robert Bolton

advanced courses in vibrations, automation, and industrial/real-time controls. Students areintroduced to the analysis and modeling of dynamic mechanical, electrical and mixed systemsresponse using classical time and frequency analysis, and simulation. Because of the diverse mixof majors in the class and their prerequisite knowledge level more traditional simulationpackages, PSpice or Working Model for example, are avoided. A generic simulation package,SIMULINK by MathWorks TM, which is closely tied to the underlying mathematics common tomany technical disciplines is used to solve a variety of dynamic problems in mechanical andelectrical engineering technology. The intent of this paper is to discuss course organization andto describe the use of

Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig A. Chin, Southern Polytechnic State University; Garth V. Crosby, Southern Illinois University, Carbonale

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

homework paradigm. Our intent is toproduce an improvement in the problem-solving skills of the students and their academicachievement on a whole.The remainder of the paper will provide the implementation details of our method, describe howthe method was evaluated, present the evaluation results, infer from the results what workedwell, and chart a course for improvements for future implementations of the method.MethodImplementation DetailsThe cooperative assignment method was first implemented in a data communications class in anelectrical engineering technology program. The class size was 29 students and consisted of amixture of juniors and seniors.Cooperative assignments were given after the completion of each chapter with the intent ofgiving

Conference Session

Design Cognition III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Engineering Edu- cation at Purdue University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Illinois. He has published conference papers on cooperative learning and team innovation. His research focuses on teamwork, innovation, and laboratory education. Page 25.664.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Gender Differences in an Energy Conservation Idea Generation TaskAbstractEngineering student teams are often formed under the assumption that diversity will increaseteam innovativeness. Rather than approaching the problem from an

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John W Pritchard, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

acquisition.This paper presents a framework that is applicable in the laboratory development and approach.IntroductionThe challenge of teaching freshman engineering classes has always been one of the mostinteresting aspects of engineering education in the last decade1-6. Traditionally these classeshave been the way into engineering thinking and problem solving. The problems that theengineering education community is facing is how to make these classes more interesting,expand students’ thinking process, bring in a more systems level thinking, and help studentsappreciate what is engineering all at the same time. The above challenges together with thetypical characteristics, behavior, and attitudes of the new students actually increase theimportance of the

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shamsnaz Virani, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Iris B. Burnham, Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

such as language/arts and traditional science courses. TheICE-HS uses digital libraries and vendor sold curricula providing a framework that allows theschool to customize its delivery for appropriate grades and levels.The ICE-HS is currently being piloted in a charter high school, Da Vinci School for Science andthe Arts. This paper presents the ICE-HS approach, syllabus of each of the courses developedusing ICE-HS, and initial data indicating positive impact on student learning .IntroductionThis December, The Oregonian1 reported, "It turns out, teenagers aren't avoiding careers inengineering because they think it's geeky. They're simply unaware of what engineers do,"according to a study of 1,000 teenagers commissioned by Intel and nonprofit

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt A. Thoroughman Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis; Ranjan Patrick Khan, Washington University, St. Louis; Haoxin Sun, Washington University, St. Louis; Patricia L. Widder, Washington University, St. Louis

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

engineering (BME) course that requiresstudents to integrate over foundational coursework in physics, biology, electrical and mechanicalengineering, computer science, and technical writing. Students explore current and classicmodels of instrumentation, nerve, muscle, and biomechanics. Preceding 2004 the course wasthree credits consisting of a lecture- or lab-format; each week featured either traditional lecturesor hands-on dry or wet laboratories. A consequence of the either-or structure was gap generationin lecture, leading to lack of continuity in substance and theme, and a lack of thought or energypreceding or following labs.In 2005 the lead author expanded the course to four units. Several improvements were institutedsimultaneously, including the

Conference Session

Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Jian-ao Lian, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

AC 2012-3731: INTERACTIVE MATH LEARNING FOR STEM STUDENTSDr. Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University Yonghui Wang received the B.S. degree in technical physics from Xidian University, Xi’an, China, in 1993, the M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Beijing Polytechnic University, Beijing, China, in 1999, and the Ph.D. degree in computer engineering from Mississippi State University, Starkville, M.S., in 2003. From 1993 to 1996, he was an Engineer with the 41st Electrical Research Institute, Bengbu, China. From July 1999 to December 1999, he worked as an IT Specialist in IBM China, Beijing, China. From 2000 to 2003, he was a Research Assistant with the Visualization, Analysis, and Imaging Labora- tory

Conference Session

FPD II: Hands-on Curriculum in the First Year

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Michael Abernathy, Ohio State University; Barbara Elizabeth Carruthers, Ohio State University ; Kayla Fay Presley, Ohio State University; Paul Alan Clingan, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

and prototyping. While an intimate knowledge ofmachining logic may not be necessary, a basic knowledge can help to facilitate communicationsbetween different types of engineers spread throughout an organization [6]. This not onlyfacilitates faster communication, but also allows engineers to realize the limitations and fullcapability of such technologies.This paper discusses a class provided at The Ohio State University to first-year, honorsengineering students with interests in nanotechnology and microfluidics. During the course,students are introduced to research methods as well as topics typically reserved for higher-levelengineering classes. One such topic includes CNC milling, which is discussed in depth. Students’feedback about the class

Conference Session

Epistemic Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Cynthia M. D'Angelo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David Williamson Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jamon W. Opgenorth; Carrie Beth Reardan, Epistemic Games; Nathan Patrick Haggerty, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Clayton Guy Lepak

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

curriculum. Theproblem, of course, is that because they have not yet completed those basic math and sciencecourses, first year students have not developed the engineering skills and knowledge required toparticipate in a practicum. In other words, students need to do real engineering to motivate themto take basic-level courses, but they cannot do real engineering until they have completed thebasic-level work.In this paper, we examine one approach to this problem: epistemic games.Epistemic games are computer simulations of professional workplaces. These simulations areconstructed so that novices can solve authentic problems without first mastering basic domaincontent. The complex knowledge and skills that students do not yet know are embedded in

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glen Dudevoir, United States Air Force Academy; Andrew Laffely, United States Air Force Academy; Alan J. Mundy, United States Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

that all engineers must function on such teams in the real world, implementing themin the academic context poses substantial challenges. Nonetheless, I would argue that it is eitherextremely difficult or impossible to evaluate how well we have accomplished this outcomewithout putting students into the situation where they must actually work with members of otherdisciplines to accomplish a significant design. Even after such teams have been formed, thevagaries of academia, and the real world, interfere with our ability to measure student function,or dysfunction, within these teams. This paper presents a short history of efforts at the UnitedStates Air Force Academy, focusing on the projects sponsored by the Department of Electricaland Computer

Conference Session

DEED Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Nespoli, University of Waterloo; Steve Lambert, University of Waterloo

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

experiences of our industry partners. The development strategies and methodsused to ensure effective and timely development of cases varies depending on the source used.This paper describes the development methods used to successfully develop sustainable sourcesof engineering design case studies, and offers lessons-learned perspectives from our developmentand implementation experiences.IntroductionWaterloo Cases in Design Engineering (WCDE) was established with the support of the NaturalScience and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), General Motors of Canada Limited(GMCL) and the University of Waterloo (UW) to enhance the teaching and learning ofengineering design in all courses across the entire Faculty of Engineering.Case studies and specifically

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edwin Garcia, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

out that thesimulation tools are somewhat complicated to use.The results of this study point out to several implications for enhancing students’ experienceusing these tools. It has been identified that the inclusion of a tutorial or online demonstrationmay be beneficial, for not only explaining technical aspects such as description of all options ofthe tools, but also for explaining theoretical aspects such as how to refine certain points in amesh. Finally, by these same means (e.g. tutorials, demos, etc.) the transparency of thesimulation can be increased by explaining students “what is happening to the program whenrunning”.In conclusion, literature has emphasized the need of integrating computational materials coursesinto the curriculum. We

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Frontiers

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Keith Williamson; Carol Considine; Paul Kauffmann; Tarek Abdel-Salam

)circular A-761. This directive provides impetus and guidance for privatizing governmentoperations that can be performed more efficiently by the private sector. These privatizationinitiatives and related decision models represent a significant opportunity to develop case studiesthat can promote not only understanding of many important engineering economy topics but alsoaddress, in a team based learning environment, the broader set of curricular topics noted above.This paper presents an overview of the case study method, reviews the basic structure of thecircular A-76 privatization decision model, and describes a case study that was developed basedon the privatization concept. It highlights the possibilities for development of case studies thatcan

Conference Session

International Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuo-Hung Tseng, Meiho Institute of Technology; Chi-Cheng Chang, National Taipei University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

International

? quite difficult for students to ask questions or discuss.” A50237. “Concept mapping should be “I prefer that the teacher use concept Students had theHow students popularized because it is more active mapping instruction if it is a technically consistentagree to utilize than traditional instruction. I personally abstract subject.” A6253 satisfaction to agreethe concept encourage teachers to utilize it.” ”Of course we hope the teacher utilizes the utilization ofmapping B1137 concept mapping instruction methods, but

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Korman, California Polytechnic State University; Lonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, and fire protection systems in a manner that satisfies many different types ofconstraints. For the past several years MEP coordination has involved sequentially comparingand overlaying drawings from multiple trades, in which representatives from each MEP tradework together to detect, and eliminate spatial and functional interferences between MEP systems.This multi-discipline effort is time-consuming and expensive. With the recent development ofBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) this process has been able to evolve with the softwaretechnology thus enabling new teaching methods. This paper demonstrates how BIM technologycan be used to teach students how to perform the MEP coordination process using a work processutilizing modeling software and

Conference Session

Potpourri of First-Year Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Laurie Laird, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

the technical aspects of the video; amongthese comments were the following: • “...showed how far computer processing technology has come in recent years.” • “It’s a pretty cool concept in the fact that the robot controller is actually more precise then the game itself.” • “I think it is amazing that there is a robot that can play so accurately well on Guitar Hero or Rock Band. Even though it doesn’t hit every note due to a delay from Windows XP, it still does a lot better than I could ever do.”Two of the student comments summed up the general impression of the video with: • “The video gives the message that engineering has multiple aspects, some of which are more fun than others.” • “Technology can