Conference Session

Instrumentation Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trieu V. Phung, University of Houston, Downtown; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Instrumentation

was a very importantstep towards accomplishing our project objectives. In addition to final project report andpresentation, there was a mid-term, formal, project assessment. However, what helpedimmensely were the weekly team meetings with the instructor. In those meetings,accomplishments, issues and proposed methods of resolution were discussed. Also, work plansfor the following week were reviewed and approved.In addition, a mini series of lectures on teamwork was helpful. It helped understand theimportance of working together towards a common goal (successful and timely completion ofthe project), timely communication and trust among team members. VII. ConclusionThe paper was concerned with the design of a twin tank water process and

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Bekir Z. Yuksek, University of Northern Iowa; Ulan Dakeev, University of Northern Iowa; Kenan Baltaci, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 25.390.4wireless sensors, and wireless communication among wind turbines, and the main computer. Figure 2. Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Functional Block Diagram.Initial Study on Wind Power CapacityUsing Iowa Energy Center’s wind assessment study12-13, the following table is obtained toprovide information on average wind speed and estimated annual energy output (kWh). Anestimated energy amount of 18, 835 kWh wind power is expected to be harnessed as shown inTable 1.The following lab activities are planned to be completed. • Power Curve Determination of 10 kW Bergey Excel-S. • Annual Ave energy production using the data from anemometer • Transient phenomena due to sudden load changes • Voltage, current

Conference Session

Instrumentation Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University, Calumet; Joseph Edward Cody, Purdue University, Calumet

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Instrumentation

locating items in a Page 25.397.3warehouse or other storage area is still done largely by hand. Exacerbating the situation is local andfederal regulations on most inventory-bearing industries regarding the storage of their items.Furthermore, these companies that store inventory pay annual taxes based on the inventory on handat assessment time, so inaccurate counts can result in tax penalties or hefty overpayments.Typically, products enter the warehouse in bulk after completing their transit from productionfacilities. At the receiving point, products are identified and sorted by type and number and thenmoved to an assigned, recorded location

Conference Session

Capstone Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Vipul Laddha, Kettering University; Sualp Ozel P.E., Autodesk, Inc.; James Herzing

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Mechanical Engineering

taught at Kettering University. For the work reported here, thestructural steel members are simplified by using standard pipe sections, which are thenoptimized for strength and weight reduction, as well as for buckling. It is hoped thatthrough this study a clear understanding of assumptions made in the FEA course topic onframes is realized by the students. Initial assessment done indicates that studentsappreciated the use of a CAE tool for optimal design of frames and other structuralmembers. Page 25.400.2Introduction and Brief Literature:There are several railcar industries throughout the world including trains in USA,Canada, Europe and other countries

Conference Session

From Entrepreneurship Education to Market

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donte Harris, Southern Illinois university Edwardsville; Sohyung Cho, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; H. Felix Lee, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Kevin M. Hubbard, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Luis T. Youn, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

amongthe tasks of product definition, design, marketing, logistics and manufacturing. However, theirhands-on projects mostly focus on mathematical modeling, computer simulation andperformance assessment, since there is no physical system or test-bed to verify the results.Finally, the test-bed will be spun off to establish a university-wide company (temporarily called“Cougaroar”) that is run by students and sells souvenirs such as special chess sets through theUniversity Bookstore. Revenue generated by the sales will be directed to the “Cougaroar” formaintenance and enhancement of its resources.6. MaintenanceOne of the participating students in this project has started his doctoral study from fall semesterof 2011. The valuable experience he

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Tiss AIC, CPC, State University of New York

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Construction

resultsfurther analysis will occur as is necessary. The statistical analysis will provide whether the nullhypothesis, stated above, is true or not.The next stepsThis university in the northeast is planning on following its normal curriculum approval processto add this degree to the department list of PhD programs offered. They are anticipating interestin the program from students within its normal recruiting area. They are looking forward toapplying this model to other educational problems that should be researched to improve theeffectiveness of instruction. Possible topics are evaluating the use of the Associate Constructorexamination as one of the program assessment tools, evaluating the use of adjunct faculty ascompared to full time faculty and to

Conference Session

Laboratory Exercises for Energy, Power, and Industrial Applications

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David S. Ochs, Kansas State University; Ruth Douglas Miller, Kansas State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, Vancouver, B.C, Canada, Page 25.456.13June 2011, session T123A.3. R.h. Chu,D.D.-C. Lu, S. Sathiakumar, “Project-Based Lab Teaching for Power Electronics and Drives,” IEEETransactions on Education, vol. 51, no. 1, February 2008.4. J.M. Williams, J.L. Cale, N.D. Benavides, J.D. Wooldridge, A.C. Koening, J.L. Tichenor, S.D. Pekarek.“Versatile hardware and software tools for educating students in power electronics,” IEEE Transactions onEducation, vol. 47, no. 4, November 2004.5. W.G. Hurley, L.C. Kwan, ” Development, implementation, and assessment of a web-based power electronicslaboratory,” IEEE Transactions on Education, vol. 48, no. 4

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian D. Koehler, North Carolina State University

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International

University (M.A. and M.B.A). Page 25.492.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Educating Globally Competent Engineers in London, United KingdomAbstractThis paper describes the background, implementation, assessment, and future plans of theLONDON: ENG 331 program hosted by the College of Engineering (COE) and the College ofHumanities & Social Sciences (CHASS) at North Carolina State University (NCSU). Themotivation for initiating the program was to structure an international experience for engineeringstudents, which differentiates them

Conference Session

FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Bazylak, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto; Peter Eliot Weiss, University of Toronto

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First-Year Programs

. Further study isrequired on the particular uses and values of captured lectures for students who both attendlecture and access lectures later.In addition, through tracking of the website where our recorded lectures are posted, we were ableto collect data on the number, frequency, and timing of student downloads and streaming of thelecture recordings, see Figure 4. The analysis of this data gives insight into the popularity ofstudent usage of the lecture recordings. Note that the vertical dashed lines on the graph representpoints of assessment: assignment due dates and tests. The usage is tracked for each individuallecture by date; e.g. the line for 13-Sep represents when the students accessed the lecture thatwas captured on September 13

Conference Session

Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University; Shawn Pope; Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig Rhodes, North Carolina A&T State University; Robert Cobb Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Tony E. Graham I, North Carolina A&T State University; Li-Shiang Tsay, North Carolina A&T State University; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State University

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College Industry Partnerships

impact of virtual computing resources in the classroom. A second outcomeallows IT staff to assess the financial impact of increased reliance on virtual computing as anaugmentation for physical computing.Determining the impact of non-profit weatherization programsSeveral cities in the Triad area have active non-profit community organizations to assist low-income homeowners with energy-saving weatherization. Do these programs actually reduceenergy consumption, and if so, to what extent? NCA&T researchers have wanted to use GISmapping technology to extract heat loss data from aerial images, then use this data to provide anobjective, automated analysis of before and after heat loss of homes in the weatherizationproject. The ODFL grant has

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David T. Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; Karen A. High, Oklahoma State University; Anthony J. Petrosino Jr, University of Texas, Austin ; Theresa A. Dobbs, UTeachEngineering and University of Texas, Austin; Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering; Jill A. Marshall, University of Texas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

rubrics for evaluating theartifacts, and the results of evaluations across multiple faculty panels will be assessed. Inaddition, analogous to the follow-up with engineering graduates performed for ABETengineering accreditation, the program will solicit feedback from graduates on the preparationprovided to them by the program, and how it has impacted their teaching practices.AcknowledgementThe UTeachEngineering program and the development of the courses described in this paperhave been supported by the National Science Foundation through Math and Science Partnershipgrant DUE-0831811.Bibliographic Information 1. National Research Council, Engineering in K-12 Education, National Academy Press, Washington, D.C., 2009. 2. National

Conference Session

International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Wolfsteiner, Munich University of Applied Sciences; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University

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International

directly come from primary school and are somewhat older than 18. Consequently thematurity and the knowledge of the students can vary greatly within a class. Usually the amountof applications of students for the ME program is 2 to 4 times higher than the amount of placesavailable, and admittance in undergraduate program is usually based on the final grade of Abituror Fachabitur. For graduate programs, additional tests like interviews are used to assess theabilities of the students.The ME department at the Munich University of Applied Sciences still uses programs based onan 8 semester Diplom (see above). The available programs are Mechanical Engineering,Automotive Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. The programs have six theoreticalsemesters

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Iqbal Omar P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Reza Nekovei, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Amit Verma, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David W. Stollberg P.E., Georgia Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

feedback mechanism involving suitable metrics and assessment plan to improve course content and teaching methodology.A careful analysis of the available resources indicated that the short term objectives of theprogram can be achieved in the amount of time available if it is focused on students whose majoris Electrical Engineering.Course DevelopmentThe course development was guided by the following principles: 1. Electrical Engineering students will be introduced to wide-ranging aspects of nanoelectronics through a course targeting senior/junior level students. 2. Students will be provided knowledge and skills which will enable them to participate in nanotechnology research and development work. 3. The course will be

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hosni I. Abu-Mulaweh, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Hossein M. Oloomi, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Donald W. Mueller Jr. P.E., Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Omobola Ayoyimika Thomas, Cummins Filtration, Inc.

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Design in Engineering Education

assessment that was conducted at the end of both semesters, all six StudentsOutcomes were highly achieved.The ICS is composed of the following components: cold plate, condenser, fan, pump,accumulator, piping, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, flow meter, R-134A refrigerant,fiberglass shell, aluminum frame, power supply, personal computer (PC), touchscreen monitor,data acquisition system (DAQ), and control algorithm. These components were researched,analyzed, modeled and selected to achieve specific performance criteria.The ICS was designed so that refrigerant would change phase as it passes through the cold plate.It was specified that this two-phase process must be visible, and the refrigerant must not enter asuperheated state. The desired

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

the Provost, Dean’s Office, andthe Assessment Office. Responses from these offices raised the overall response rate to 83%. Theresponse rate differed from one question to another, but was always more than 50% for eachquestion. Page 25.99.4 Table 1. List of SCSE Programs Selected for the Study 1. Air Force Institute of 16. Rochester Institute of Technology Technology 2. Boston University 17. Stevens Institute of Technology 3. Case Western Reserve 18. Southern

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-year Programs Part III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard M. Bennett, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; William Schleter, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University

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First-Year Programs

?” Proceedings, ASEE Annual Convention, Paper AC 2010-1033. 6. Duckworth, A.L. and Quinn, P.D. (2009). “Development and validation of the Short Grit Scale (Grit-S),” Journal of Personality Assessment, 91, 166-174. Page 25.109.9

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mickey R. Wilhelm P.E., University of Louisville

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Engineering and Public Policy

why a neighboring town has aSpeed School billboard while their town does not have one. A local television station hasinterviewed the author about the PR campaign and its objectives.Now that the campaign has been well established, IQS Research has been retained to re-survey the general public with the objective of quantitatively assessing its effectiveness,and this study will be conducted in March and April of 2012. The results of this surveywill be used to decide whether to continue the campaign unaltered, to make alterations to Page 25.133.9the program, or to completely change its thrust and/or media used. Perhaps the result willbe to explicitly

Conference Session

Ethical Issues II: Academic Integrity and Student Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narciso F. Macia P.E., Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Robert W. Nowlin, Retired

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Engineering Ethics

and his/herfavored/preferred learning style.This provides an opportunity to serve students better. Assuming that multiple sections of thesame class are necessary to serve the student body, why not have some sections that use a morelaboratory-based instruction while the rest of the sections use more theoretical/abstract approach.A very important requirement of this suggestion is to institute clearly defined objectives for bothapproaches, and to have assessment mechanism in place to ensure that it is really happening. Theproposed graphical tool described in this paper could be used to assist in contrasting the variousapproaches that will be used in the educational process.Application to Employee Selection and Team BuildingIt is a generally

Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Eric Owens

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Manufacturing

syllabi in 2012. The workshop documentationpackage includes the alignment of each student outcome to both the Florida Departmentof Education Curriculum Frameworks and the MSSC standards and recommended typesof assessment for each student outcome. Fundamentally, the approach is to forge facultyindividuality which is a healthy element of a vibrant program with the mutuallydeveloped sense of direction and organized purpose for the ET degree program. Facultyagreement on the execution of the “ET Core” combined with positive results asreinforced by student success with the CPT exams make the ET degree greater than thesum of these parts.Déjà Vu All Over AgainThe Florida Plan for technical education incorporates the FLDOE Career and AdultEducation’s

Conference Session

Engineering Management Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

. Mechanical Engineering Technology)? 2. Does your organization hire Engineering Technology (Bachelor Science) Graduates? 3. If yes, in what capacity (i.e. Engineering, Maintenance, Technical Support, etc.)?The brevity of the questionnaire was critical since it was embedded in a larger survey thatparticipants were provided prior to their visit to campus. Before deploying the instrument, theOffices of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment (IRPA) and Career Servicesreviewed the items for appropriateness, format, item clarity, and ease of use. After incorporatingthe suggestions, the instrument was finalized and administered. Participants were given a two-week window of opportunity, a week before and after their campus visit, to respond

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Wells, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

conceptuallystable for about two decades -- materials and manufacturing processes; product, process andassembly engineering; manufacturing systems and operations; manufacturing competitiveness;laboratory experience.3 The curricular threads have become defined as the core competencies of a ManufacturingEngineer from North Dakota State University -- product engineering; process engineering;production engineering.1 In this visage, ‘product engineering’ encompasses detailed analysis ofthe product and all component parts, as well as an assessment of customer demand in bothqualitative and quantitative terms. Quality requirements stem from identification and analysis ofthose characteristics of component parts that [a] are necessary for acceptable functionality

Conference Session

Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Vasiliy Grigoryevich Ivanov, Kazan National Research Technological University

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International

”, we gave a workshop on Project Based Learning using the “Build a Skyscraper”project to Russian educators from Kazan National Research Technological University.Subsequently this same workshop was given to a similar group of American students andeducators from Western Carolina University. This project is intended for second year students inengineering. Skills to be exercised during this project include team building, interpersonal skills,project management, formation of customers’ requirement and complex problem solving. Anassessment tool was developed to gather feedback on the workshop and the experience. Thispaper concentrates on the assessment data and discusses interesting and surprising differences inattitudes as well as similarities

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olufunmilola Atilola, Texas A&M University; Francisco Vides, Texas A&M University; Erin M. McTigue, Texas A&M University; Julie S. Linsey, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond Ph.D., Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

equal member lengths and F= G=10-lbs. Draw the system free-body diagram and determine the reaction forces at A & E. Figure 2: Screen shot of Mechanix and picture of a student using Mechanix with a tablet.Concept InventoriesConcept Inventories are a quick and valuable tool for assessing student learning. Currently thereis a large database of Concept Inventories for engineering and related topics (http://cihub.org/).Two concept inventories, the Force Concept Inventory and the Statics Concept Inventory, canmeasure topics covered in Mechanix. The Force Concept Inventory consisted of 30 questionsthat were designed to access students’ knowledge of Newtonian concepts (these

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; John R. Hackworth, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

developing complicated pneumatic circuits and PLCprograms. In addition, three examples of industrial automation projects using PLC fromthe Technology Application Center (TAC) are also introduced to students to enhancetheir knowledge of automation controls. Performance assessment is conducted for thisdevelopment.1. IntroductionTo a large extent, hands-on skills are what separate the programs of engineeringtechnology from engineering1. Various hands-on labs and projects have been developedfor engineering technology students to maximize their learning capabilities2,3,4,5. As PLCtechnology has been robustly applied in the industry, both engineering and engineeringtechnology programs have included this subject into their curricula6,7,8. While the use

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed H. ElSawy, Tennessee Technological University; George M. Graham P.E., Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, Justin Stephens and Matthew Parrott for designing andmanufacturing of the filtration system. Furthermore, would like to acknowledge the efforts ofBrent Moore, for working long hours on this project and leading the efforts of his groupcomposed of Will Enicks, Kris Leeper, and Stephen Tischart. Moreover, we would like to thankVan Eric Short of the ECE Department for his help in programming the PLC. Finally, we wouldlike also to thank Mr. Barry Allison and Mrs. Pauline Reyna for proof reading this manuscript.Bibliography1) http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/analysispaper/biodiesel/index.html2) Y. Zhang, M.A. Dube, D.D. McLean, M. Kates, ―Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil: 1. Process design and technological assessment, ―Elsevier, Bioresource

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Nejat, Texas Tech University; Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University; Tewodros Ghebrab, Texas Tech University

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Construction

structure of the survey, the third was to develop an online survey, and finally the forth was toperform a pilot study before the final dissemination of the survey. The sample population for thisresearch study was the members of TEXO construction association. Based on the assessment of the results, the major applications of BIM technology wereidentified in two areas. The first major area was clash detection and coordination while the nextwas scheduling and 4D visualization. Quality control and quantification/estimation were rankedthird and fourth. Consequently these areas of BIM applications are proposed to form thebackbone of a new tentative syllabus for BIM education for construction students. This is mainlydue to meeting the existing BIM needs

Conference Session

Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wade R. Marcum, Oregon State University; Steve Reese, Oregon State University; Robert A. Schickler

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Nuclear and Radiological

element centerline temperature. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the OSTR facility systems including core components, irradiation facilities, reactor water systems, secondary system, heating and ventilation system, plumbing, and radiological hazards and protection. Develop knowledge of fundamental theoretical methods used for the assessment of radiological protection at the OSTR including point source dose and activity. Understand the equipment and tools available at the OSTR used for radiological protection including area radiation monitors, neutron detectors, Geiger-Mueller detectors, and proportional countersAll material sufficient to support the course learning objectives was created in-house includingthat of

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

items listedin their scope sheet.Step 6. Assigning Unit CostsWhen they finish digital quantity takeoff process, students assign unit costs by using costdatabases (RS Means) to the quantified line items and obtain the total costs for MEP packages.This finalizes their MEP estimating project.Course Evaluation and AssessmentThe University of Texas at San Antonio follows a two-tier course evaluation procedure. Studentscomplete an online evaluation measuring the effectiveness of each class and its instructor. Thisevaluation is used for administrative review purposes as well as assessment. In addition, studentsare asked to complete a hand-written evaluation as a supplemental measure that is viewed onlyby the instructor at the end of the semester.The

Conference Session

Tablets Large and Small

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Robinson, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-4326: THE ROLE OF SLATE ENABLED TECHNOLOGY IN COL-LABORATIONAshley Robinson, Virginia Tech Ashley Robinson is a computer science doctoral student at Virginia Tech. She has been working with the Instructional Technology team at Virginia Tech since 2010, where she provides faculty and student assistance on tablet PC integration in the higher education classroom.Dr. Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech Catherine Amelink serves as Research Analyst and Assessment Specialist in the Dean’s Office, College of Engineering, Virginia Tech. Her research interests include factors in the educational environment that impact student success.Dr. Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech Holly Matusovich is an Assistant Professor

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Globig, University of Dayton; Michael J. Kozak, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

) whencalculating the equivalent impedance as seen in Figure 9. Figure 9Also at this point in the course, students learn to begin utilizing various techniques whenanalyzing a circuit. As mentioned above, utilizing Nodal analysis to directly calculate ETH as inFigure 10, further demonstrates the versatility of Nodal analysis techniques. Page 25.1344.8 Figure 10Course Assessment - Student PerceptionsAt the end of each term, students are asked to complete a fairly detailed survey of theirassessment of each course in the School of Engineering. The survey is utilized by