Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Thomas Korman; Hal Johnston; Kay Gore

, simulate building a specific project, focusing on veryspecific job areas33. COINS, on the other hand, is conceptual in nature, actively involvingstudents in the scheduling of multiple projects and allocating multiple resources concurrentlywhile enabling them to see the relevance in the real world of what they are learning. Finally, weanticipate that COINS will become a model for other civil and construction engineeringprograms who wish to enhance their compliance with the ABET 2000 requirements and fosterthe success of a greater number of students.COnstruction INdustry Simulation (COINS)COINS originated from a vision for enhancing the CCE curriculum articulated by Professors HalJohnston and Jim Boland, Emeritus Faculty at CPSLO. The original

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Engineering Projects

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Johnson, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Rachel L Bauer, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Diversity

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

theoretical hemispherical explosive charge comparison Conference 3 ISEE Conference Blast waves in breaching Conference 4 ISEE Conference Unintentional detonation of non-electric systemsConclusionThe hybrid model has not only increased enrollment but also provided a platform for students togain practical skills directly applicable to their careers. Feedback consistently highlights theimpact on preparing students for real-world challenges, with many noting its alignment withprofessional

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato; L. James, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University

and graphics of all varieties, math, software, and more. • Conclusion/evaluation – comparing the results from the model to real world situation. This is a reflective process as well as an opportunity to determine both limitations of the model and opportunities to extend and/or formalize their thinking. • Communication – rather than a stand-alone phase, the communication element calls out the collaborative nature of the entire process. Participants bring their own knowledge and experiences, learn from those of their co-participants, and develop both their understanding of the problem and potential solutions in collaboration with those who experience the problem in their day-to-day world

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

John Kinney

sophomore program we devised.A course philosophy and an outline With the goal of providing industry with statistically literate engineers, we decided toemphasize the applications of statistics throughout we have no interest in the usual dice andcoin games often played with beginning statistics texts. It also is a fact that probability byitself plays only a small role in statistical analysis at this level, so we included only as muchof probability theory as we absolutely needed. Engineers use regression techniques and &signed experiments frequently so we startedwith some principles of sampling and the basis of designed experiments such as factorialdesigns, giving many examples of experiments of this sort. It is important from the outset

Collection

2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Chitralekha Potnis; Ajit Potnis

technology and its rapid application in industries, future technicaleducation should be relevant to the needs of industry. With the industrialization of nationaleconomies all over the world, it is increasingly important to generate future technical personneladaptable to the requirements of industry.According to authors Engineering Education cannot serve its purpose, if it merely limits itself totransfer of information from the notebook of the teacher to the notebooks of students. It helps toapply the knowledge learnt. The student should know the industrial atmosphere and industrialproblems. The aim should be to produce engineers who are equipped to enter the industry andwho are aware of the priorities and needs of the industry.With the rapid rate at

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 4: Sociotechnical Integration

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cathryn Carson, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa Yan, University of California, Berkeley; Ari Edmundson, University of California, Berkeley; Alexander Strang, University of California, Berkeley

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Sociotechnical Integration in Data Science EducationAbstractColleges and universities are witnessing the emergence of the new interdisciplinary field of datascience/data analytics, which typically includes computing, statistics, mathematics, data systemsengineering, and real-world applications. As a new interdisciplinary engineering discipline, thefield offers a transformational opportunity to develop a meaningful, collaborative, integratedsociotechnical curriculum from the ground up to bridge the division between “society” and“technology.” Data technologies and data-driven decision-making are a powerful entry point intoengineering education for faculty in science and technology

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth L. d'Entremont, University of Utah; Andrew S. Merryweather, University of Utah

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

somematerials for which agreements have been reached permitting distribution for educational-onlyuse. Through this mix of course materials, the professor is also able to incorporate, as needed,current-event topics into the course lectures to demonstrate, or simply discuss, applicability toproduct-safety engineering. L. DiscussionThe student feedback from the product-safety course has been positive. Table 1 containsrepresentative comments from the latest end-of-semester course evaluation (December 2017).Students said that the course content, including assignments and guest speakers, were good andbrought with them real-world experiences. Students also appreciated that a new aspect ofengineering was offered forcing one to “think critically and play the

Conference Session

Materials Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter R Hondred, Iowa State University; Denise Crawford, Iowa State University; Debbie Ann Victor, Des Moines Independent Schools; Michael R. Kessler, Iowa State University

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Materials

, including the use of biopolymers in material self-healing applications. Several activities weredesigned to provide students with opportunities to learn about the field of polymer science. Theseactivities were related to and ultimately aligned with the science topics covered in the curriculum andprovided relevance to real world issues and challenges. This study focused on the impact this fellow hashad as a resident engineer on the students in his classroom.Research questionsIn this case study, researchers were interested in the effects of a resident engineer on eighth gradestudents’ enthusiasm and interest in science topics both in and out of the classroom. Specifically, thisstudy asks whether the resident engineer improved the interest of students

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Biological & Agricultural

all students share a common and successful design experience. Page 23.697.2IntroductionThe Importance & Challenge of Capstone Design CoursesSenior capstone design is typically the first real-world experience undergraduate engineeringstudents receive within a classroom setting. While many undergraduate programs containelements of design and small-scale design projects within a four-year curriculum, capstonedesign is often the only large-scale project with real clients, budgeting, and potential real-worldimplementation. Working with clients and in teams on problem identification, designdevelopment, and solution implementation are the best

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Hamid Khan

improving their ability to make better judgments. Where the dominant view assumes welldefined problems, the new approach assumes that professionals construct the problem from thesituation; that is the professionals construct their practice in the swamp of the real world, where theproblems do not present themselves as well-formed, unambiguous structures but rather as messyindeterminate situations. Because professionals make judgments about the problems to be solved, thisapproach stresses the need to be critically aware of these judgments and their implications.” (Cervero,1991, p.109). Positivist, Interpretive and Critical Frameworks The Positivistic view of theory and practice asserts that scientific explanations can

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Karweit

constructing the model truss required approximately a two-hour effort. Forthat effort, the students indelibly learned that blackboard examples are onlysimplifications of what must be considered in real world applications.The bridge project: Having now some experience with these model trusses, the students were thenconfronted with the bridge project. For the first two years of the course, the studentbridges were poorly and inappropriately designed. Rather, than tailor their design to theassigned problem--a truss supporting a load from a fixed point--they produced designsemulating bridges they had seen in real life: suspension bridges, railroad bridges, pre-stressed concrete bridges. That is, the students chose to draw on their life

Conference Session

Active and Cooperative Learning in ECE

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Werner Creixell, Texas A&M University; Rachelle M. Pedersen, Texas A&M University; Susan Niki Ritchey, Texas A&M University

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Electrical and Computer

undergraduateengineering students showed that, even though most students identified as being extrinsicallymotivated by grades, the teacher played an important role in influencing intrinsic motivation byinspiring students to learn content for the benefit of themselves 12 . Through the development ofactivities and delivery of content, teachers must consider the students’ personal connections withthe content in order to influence motivation. Student engagement is often directly linked to aconnection with real-world applications and purpose, allowing students to investigate questionsthat are relevant to them 9 13 . If students have a say in the nature of the project or task, the studenttends to be more motivated to complete the assignment 14 . When students see a

Conference Session

International Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victor Taratukhin, SAP America; Yury V. Kupriyanov, SAP ; Chris Welch Ph.D., International Space University; Valentina Anikushina, SAP SE

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

users, smart sensors, drones, and situation center to achieve visualization of integrated data. The app is built on a six stage-process: sending a signal, receiving real- time information, getting instructions, getting visualized data, getting directions to a safe place, finding the safe place. Fig. 5: Fire Control – POV. Slide· Team 3: WWE Application forecasts flooding cycles which enables rescue teams to inform and save people. The app analyzes historical data, implements Internet of Things equipment for level of water monitoring, applies data from drones, and data regarding seismic activity obtained from satellites. The app provides an opportunity for people to connect to rescue

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, which reinforces theoreticalknowledge and allows students to develop necessary skills and provide valuable training to thestudents for analyzing real-world experimental data [6]. However, developing and building adedicated laboratory infrastructure with conventional benchtop measurement instruments andtestbeds for a photovoltaics lab accommodating hundreds of students every year is expensive andis not feasible for every academic institution. In addition, number of online programs and coursesare becoming increasingly popular for which on-campus labs are not a viable option. This paperdiscusses on the development of a low-cost, remote laboratory technology to facilitate variousphotovoltaic experiments that can address the challenges mentioned

Conference Session

Work-in-Progress Posters: Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Virgilio Ernesto Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso

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Computers in Education

experience to all of the UGLC guests. Dr. Perez strongly believes that by providing exceptional customer service that UGLC patrons will return to make use of the various services the univer- sity offers. Mr. Perez enjoys working on the professional development of the students’ employees at the UGLC. He shares with his student employees his practical experience in using electrical engineering con- cepts and computer technologies to help in everyday real-world applications. Dr. Perez has worked with the uTeach and Tech-e camp programs at UTEP since their creation to streamline the transition process for engineering students from local area K-12 schools to college by equipping students and their teachers with teaching

Conference Session

New Approaches & Techniques in Engineering I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Tekippe; Krishna Atherya; Mani Mina; Ryan Legg

engineering, which combines traditionalengineering, science, sociology, business, etc, into a true multidimensional interdisciplinaryplatform for effective problem solving. We will introduce the concepts, applications, andexamples of such efforts in engineering education and present some important case studies. Wewill discuss and demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach to engineering problem solving inproviding a more comprehensive education to our prospective professional engineers and worldcitizens. Sustainable design integrated with modern engineering practices will revolutionize theengineering profession through education, and prepare engineers and engineering students forthe coming challenges of the 21st century.IntroductionEngineering as

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 5: Lab Design

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah A. Wilson, University of Kentucky; Samira Azarin Azarin; Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Joanne Kay Beckwith, Carnegie Mellon University; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

tools to measurement make measurements of physical quantities. 2 Compare to Compare theory to reality: Identify the strengths and limitations of theoretical models as theory predictors of real-world behaviors. This may include evaluating whether a theory adequately describes a physical event and establishing or validating a relationship between measured data and underlying physical principles. 3 Design Design an experiment and interpret the results: Devise an experimental approach, specify experiment appropriate equipment and procedures, implement these procedures, and interpret the resulting data to

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 3: Technology

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul McMonigle, Pennsylvania State University

support the learner in their quest to construct meaning out of the knowledgethey discover; however, to fully participate in this environment, the student must be able to takeon greater responsibility for their own learning. [5]A commonly used student-centered constructivist learning environments is known as "problem-based learning". This type of learning environment is where students collaborate to understandand solve complex, vaguely designed real world problems. Much of the learning is self-directed,with the focus on student activity through learning tasks and the provision of educational toolsfor individual and collaborative work. [6] Educational experiences that are anchored in problem-based learning can form the backbone for a connected

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Instrumentation

thevirtual laboratory.Architecture of Virtual LaboratoryA virtual laboratory is an interactive software-based environment for conducting simulatedexperiments. Such a virtual laboratory is currently being developed for the laboratory courses ofthe Mechanical Engineering Department at Stevens Institute of Technology (SIT). It mainly Page 11.175.3focuses on experiments to demonstrate theoretical concepts. The simulation environment hasbeen designed to convey a strong feeling of immersion, as if the students were performing a real-world experiment. Each experiment is implemented in two different versions, as shown in Figure2, one based on the stand-alone

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

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College Industry Partnerships

US and abroad identifies communication as a key student learningoutcome: “(3) demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences” [12].The call for creating authentic documents is well-received within the field of TechnicalCommunication, as well. Textbooks targeting future engineers and scientists emphasize the needfor exposure to and real-world application of common professional documents and reports,including: research briefs, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposals, and impactful presentations[13]-[14].The Technical Writing and Communications course described here emerged in 2015 as a resultof collaborations between a humanities instructor and the School of Engineering at The Citadel.Developed from a needs-based

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Freeman, Tufts University; Jonathan Crocker, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University

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International

andexperience designing for real world constraints early in their education. By having theresponsibility of making all decisions related to projects, students learn how real-worldengineering problems are approached. Rather than solving isolated engineering problems,students learn how to make crucial assumptions and decisions about each phase of a project.Service learning also gives students a motivation for doing work, as the results are tangible, andcan improve peoples' quality of life. In today's global marketplace, an understanding of issuesthat face the international community in which we exist is important. International serviceprojects aid students in gaining an understanding of global issues that they will face in theirlifetime.In this paper

Conference Session

Lessons learned

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Ramiro g Gonzalez, Boston Arts Academy High School; Cassandra Wallace, Boston Arts Academy High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

ourcreation of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) as a guiding philosophy.We need to show our students the use of STEAM concepts in real-life applications. In searching for a solution to change the way we teach high school students STEMcourses, we found a new and unique program called CAPSULE offered by NortheasternUniversity. The approach uses engineering-based learning (EBL). Thus, two teachers (oneteaches chemistry and one teaches physics/math) from our school attended the ProfessionalDevelopment (PD), offered as part of an NSF grant. Unlike traditional pedagogical approachessuch as the 4E and 5E models and the scientific method, the EBL pedagogical approach providestwo benefits. First, it contextualizes the STEM

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 18

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alfred C. H. Tan, Singapore Institute of Technology; Christian Della, University of Glasgow; Jamil Jasin, Singapore Institute of Technology; Li Hong Idris Lim, National University of Singapore; Victor Wang; Chee Ming Ong; Yun Mei Elisa Ang; Arturo Molina-Cristobal, University of Glasgow

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, Authentic Assessment, and Engineering SimulationsThe transfer of learning focuses on the ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in onecontext to solve problems in different, often real-world, situations [1], [2]. Facilitating thistransfer is essential for preparing students to effectively enter their workplace [3]. This isespecially relevant in the field of engineering as there may be gaps between academic and on-the-job information. However, discussions on how students carry knowledge, skills, andattitudes (KSA) from one module to another, and the research on the transfer of learningfocused from school and work contexts are largely unexplored [4].Studies have uncovered some key elements on effective transfer of learning. These

Conference Session

Elements of decision making in engineering economics education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hartanto Wibowo, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jon Matthews Rouse

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Engineering Economy Division (EED)

Engagement in an Engineering CourseAbstractAt Iowa State University, “Engineering Economics” is a compulsory course for civil andenvironmental engineering students at the sophomore level. One of the main objectives of thiscourse is to introduce the concepts of microeconomics in civil and environmental engineeringprojects. However, most of the topics may seem to be abstract and difficult to digest for thestudents since they have little to no background in economics. In addition, narrowly focused,textbook-style problems typically provide an interest rate to be used in the solution, neglectingthe very real-world issue of identifying a reasonable time-value-of-money for a given context. Toaddress these issues as well as to enhance engagement and

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melany Ciampi; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences

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International

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 New Strategies in Engineering and Technology Education – Seeding for Future Claudio da Rocha Brito, Melany M. Ciampi COPEC – Council of Researches in Education and SciencesAbstractCOPEC – Council of Researches in Education and Sciences has been looking for new strategiesof action for the next five years. The goal of its efforts is to provide new programs and projectsin Engineering and Technology for applications that encounter the real necessities of society.Brazil Superior Education has a history of success despite some problems of social and financialorder. And it starts with the creation of Public Universities in the many

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session I - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Lyn Brodie, University of Southern Queensland; Lesley Jolly, Strategic Partnerships; Caroline Crosthwaite, University of Queensland; Lydia Kavanaugh, University of Queensland

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Invited - Student Development

, University of Queensland Associate Professor Lydia Kavanagh is an innovative, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher and mentor who brings to her discipline a wealth of professional engineering experience. Since returning to academia in 1998 after working for 13 years in industry, she has become a leader in engineering education in Australia and has used her background as a professional engineer to design both curricula and courses for active learning by combining real-world projects and specialist knowledge. As UQ’s Director of First Year Engineering, Lydia has inspired students to develop the knowledge, confidence and capabilities essential for success in the engineering profession in the 21st Century. She is dedicated to

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Zhao Liang; Ye Tao; Xiang Bo Wang; Ke Qin Li

. However, there seems tobe some subtle differences between Chinese and American approaches. For example, inAmerica, it is common for engineering professors to introduce real-world problems for students Page 5.114.2to work on, either independently or collectively, from the early stages of engineering education.When students work on realistic engineering projects, they would go through a complete cycle ofproduct development: literature search, design, implementation, data acquisition, analyses,efficiency assessment, calibration, reliability testing, modification, prototyping, report writingand presentation, and so on. Such a process helps students

Conference Session

Capstone, Undergraduate Research, and Projects in ECE

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rod Blaine Foist, California Baptist University; John Butler, California Baptist University; Gibson Fleming, California Baptist University

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Electrical and Computer

/repositories.Introduction—Educational Research Using LabsLaboratory projects can be strategically used to improve the Electrical and ComputerEngineering (ECE) curriculum across all four years, according to National Science Foundation(NSF) research done by Chu [1]. The aim is to enhance student learning and better preparegraduates for new challenges. Chu’s viewpoint is that a good engineer must not only becomeknowledgeable in certain content areas (components, learned in individual courses), but also beable to apply and integrate that content to solve complex, real-world problems.Motivation for Chu’s work came from an earlier 5-year study of engineering education [2]. Thatstudy found a deficiency in the curricula—subjects were taught in isolation, did not have

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Classrooms

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mousumi Roy, P.E., University of Connecticut; Sarira Motaref, P.E., University of Connecticut; Manish Roy, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Impact of Project Based Assignments on Students’ Learning Experience in Inclusive CoursesAbstractProject-based assignments help students enhance their learning experience and promote theapplication of engineering concepts to solve real-world problems. This paper discusses theimplementation of three different project-based assignments in three different upper-levelundergraduate civil engineering courses at the University of Connecticut. All these three courses,viz., Mechanics of Materials, Soil Mechanics, and Principles of Construction-I had largeenrollments (n >75). These courses were offered as a part of the inclusive approach taken by theCivil and Environmental

Conference Session

Teaching College Algebra and Using Mathematics Tutoring Tools

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyounkyun Oh, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Sujin Kim, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

Algebra: Data, Functions,Modeling”16, and techniques which are introduced and motivated by real-world situations.However, our institution uses partially changed ways rather than following all topics in the text.Data and Variables: Students study how to read and display data in the formats of table, barcharts, pie charts, scatter plots and line plots. They learn the summary measures, such as average,median, mode, etc. of a set of numbers. Using variable expressions, the students establishequations for solving real-model problems. These problems contain applications of linearequations, systems of linear equations, ratio or percentage calculation, and etc.Basic Algebra skills and Functions: Basic algebra and the concept of the function are