Conference Session

Laboratory Developments and Innovations

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tom Conte; Mesut Baran; Joel Trussell; Jack Brickley; Griff Bilbro; Greg Byrd; Cecilia Townsend; Ben O'Neal; Amir Mortazavi; Mehmet Ozturk

overview of Electrical and ComputerEngineering.Objectives and the Structure of the New CourseA new Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum was recently developed at North CarolinaState University. In this curriculum, the students matriculate into the ECE department assophomores after successfully completing the requirements of a first year common to allengineering students. The students continue taking core courses until the second semester of theirjunior year, when they begin choosing their electives from different specialization areas.The first step in the new curriculum is a new core course entitled ‘Introduction to Electrical andComputer Engineering Laboratory’ created by a team of eight faculty members from the ECEDepartment at North

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Mohammed Safiuddin, State University of New York, Buffalo; Chilukuri Mohan, Syracuse University; Steve Macho, Buffalo State College

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Consumers 2. Trades and labor 3. Technical and technician 4. Engineering and science 5. Management/supervisoryProposed curriculum development model calls for modular structure. A module is equivalent to adiscipline-specific program appropriate to one of the levels above. Page 15.895.4Curriculum for typical module includes all required components and is in compliance withABET requirements. It has all provisions for continuous improvement. Conditions blockincludes such factors as administration, institutional, internal, and external support. Inputincludes educational objectives that are formulated by program constituents with

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Workforce Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Marcia A. Mardis, Florida State University; Faye R. Jones, Florida State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

content analysis of NW Florida AM job and internship postings gathered from available sources will be used to develop a list of job requirements for AM positions in the region. The team will analyze the postings through an iterative process using open and axial coding to develop a list of job requirements with the unit of analysis each job posting. Again, the team will calculate the extent of match between the postings and the syllabi using a Python process similar to the one used with syllabi. This analysis will be completed twice (Y2 and Y3) with the first version informing refinement of research processes and the second version allow the research team to examine any curriculum changes2. Interviews with AM educators will be

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Frances Ibes, Saint Catherine University; Yvonne Ng, St. Catherine University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

environment.A key message in Montessori education is gratitude for those who came before,linking students’ modern lifestyles back to the many nameless engineers whocame before. Additionally, Montessori education inspires students to think aboutthe gifts that they have to offer to the future generations. Our work withengineering today in the classroom is sure to bear fruit in cultivating the engineersof tomorrow.Through the lens of Montessori pedagogy and curriculum, engineering comesalive in the study and exploration of human needs. At the same time engineeringaffords a practical and process-oriented approach to developing systems forMontessori classrooms and curriculum

Conference Session

EM Program Trend and Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Merino, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

2006-174: A PROPOSED ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT BODY OFKNOWLEDGE (EMBOK)Donald Merino, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 11.102.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 An Engineering Management Body of Knowledge (EMBoK)Abstract An Engineering Management Body of Knowledge (EMBoK) is proposed andthen used to develop topics and their relative weights which could be used for anEngineering Manager’s certification test.There have been a number of articles over the last 25 years which analyzedEngineering Management curricula and helped define an EM body of knowledge.The most prominent author was Dr. Dundar Kocaoglu 1,2,3,4. The major categoriesused in this article are consistent

Conference Session

EM Program Trend and Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yesim Sireli, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; S. Gary Teng, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ertunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

new department and the activities to achieve those objectives. Similar to the goals of theprogram, the department is expected to serve the industry. Offering a competitive anddistinguished curriculum, developing an impressive research portfolio, providing students withan effective learning environment are believed to be important objectives of the new department.Student recruitment and retention, faculty recruitment and retention, and domestic andinternational recognition of the department are also natural objectives that a new departmentshould consider.The purpose of this study is to determine the necessary activities to meet the requirements of awell-founded Systems Engineering and Engineering Management Department. A QFD analysisis used to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Faculty Development 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Timothy A. Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Erin Elizabeth Bowen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Carlos Alberto Castro, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

addition to his university position, he has served as Visiting Research Associate at the Federal Avi- ation Administration, Faculty Fellow at NASA Goddard Flight Research Center, and Software Quality Assurance Manager at Carrier Corporations. He also contributed to the Software and System Engi- neering profession by serving as an author for Graduate Software Engineering Reference Curriculum (GSwE2009), Graduate Reference Curriculum for Systems Engineering (GRCSE), Systems Engineer- ing Body of Knowledge (SEBoK), and subject matter expert for IEEE Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) training material. He is senior member of IEEE.Dr. Erin Elizabeth Bowen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Dr

Conference Session

FPD6 - First Year Curricula Development

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; John Uhran, University of Notre Dame; Catherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh; John Ventura, Christian Brothers University; Patricia Ralston, University of Louisville; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Constance Slaboch, University of Notre Dame; Brenda Hart, University of Louisville; Rebecca Ladewski, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

ability of an engineering student tosee the ultimate payoff for the hard work to come. The engineering curriculum, packed withconsecutive requirements, may mean that even a small deviation from the preplanned curriculumcan lead to an additional year of study because of missed pre-requisites. These strong, talentedstudents often lack the ability to ask professors and similarly talented classmates for help, andfaculty advising may lack the sensitivity to understand the complex issues that impact studentperformance or the student’s perception of his or her performance, particularly for women andstudents of color. Considering these realities helps all engineering programs to develop a first-year program that addresses many of the concerns common to

Conference Session

Developing Technological Literacy in Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Justin Lee Clough, University of Southern California; Patricia Chaffey, University of Southern California; Gautam Salhotra, University of Southern California; Colin G. Cess, University of Southern California; Rey Pocius, University of Southern California; Katie Mills, University of Southern California

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

AFB.Patricia Chaffey, University of Southern California Patricia Chaffey has had a passion for studying and designing interaction between humans and technology since her undergraduate career at Mount Holyoke College, and continues to pursue this interest at the University of Southern California. Some of her notable work includes developing a robotic learning companion and designing a simulation to study how people interact with swarms of robots using a virtual agent as an intermediary. Patricia has received awards to support her travel to conferences and leadership workshops, which include, but are not limited to, the 2018 ELIS Expanding Horizons award, and the 2017 Computing Research Association – Women Grace Hopper

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmundo Tovar, Polytechnic University, Montegancedo; Paola Carina, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Karen Castillo, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Tagged Divisions

International

evolution of the educational system's curriculum. In this maturity model there are three points that define each category: The number of different disciplines or functions represented in a ERP (Enterprise Resource Education) curriculum; for example, accounting, sales and production management; the integration of processes between different disciplines or within one and the same level of the current curriculum development in the educational organization. Based on the Business Process Maturity Model10 (Fisher, 2004), suggests a checklist to assign a maturity level or approach. • E-learning: E-Learning Maturity Model (EMM)11is a maturity model for e-Learning processes also based on CMM ideas and the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Workforce Development (ATE)

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Marilyn Barger, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineer in Florida.Dr. Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida Richard Gilbert is a Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Florida’s College of Engineering . Richard is a Co-PI of a NSF project, DUE 1839567, (ATE 2.0 Preparing Tech- nicians for the Future of Work), supported by the Advanced Technological Education Program. Richard is also the Co-PI for the grant that supports the NSF designated Center of Excellence for Advanced Tech- nological Education in Florida, FLATE. FLATE, now in its 15 year of operation, addresses curriculum, professional development, and outreach issues to support the creation of Florida’s technical workforce. Richard has over 30 years of experience

Conference Session

Course Development and Services

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

C. Richard Helps; Stephen Renshaw

, courses that will help prepare students for college-level standards. • Create an awareness that getting into college is not the hardest part.By conducting the foundations course in IT in this manner the students will be better prepared to Page 9.357.2succeed in the major and in college in general. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationCrucial ContentThe content presented in a foundations course in IT is now being defined at a national level.The tripartite content developed by the National

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; David Fritz, VA Tech

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

circuits and to demonstrate their operation for a fraction of theirlab grade in an open lab environment. The fact that all ME sophomores will have their own Lab-in-a-Box, will been taught basic measurement techniques, and can perform basic circuitsimulation has led to discussions on modifications to the core courses and technical electivestaught within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The impact that the inclusion of LiaBin the ECE service courses on the Mechanical Engineering curriculum will be described. Page 22.897.2Background on Lab-in-a-BoxIn 2004, the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) began to offer ad.c

Conference Session

Integrating Design into the BME Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Chris Yoder, University of Pittsburgh; Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance; Angela Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

sponsored project. Specifically, it documentsprogress on a descriptive study of two groups of bio-engineering “inventors” – senior capstonebio-engineering teams and teams who entered the BME-Idea competition using process maps asa method of comparison. During the 2007-08 academic year nine bio-engineering teams fromthe University of Pittsburgh volunteered to develop process maps describing their capstoneproject. Utilizing the same approach, 27 process maps were collected from student entrants of theBME-Idea competition.Each team’s map describes the particular design process it followed that resulted in a workingprototype. To assure consistency, each team used a comprehensive set of product developmentelements (developed from an earlier study) to

Conference Session

Assessment I: Developing Assessment Tools

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wajid Hussain, The Islamic University in Madinah; Fong K. Mak P.E., Gannon University; Mohammad Faroug Addas, The Islamic University in Madinah

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Grouping Methodology was developed foreach learning domain with a focus on grouping activities which are closely associated to a similardegree of skills complexity. Figure 3 exhibits this new grouping. Figure 2: Design flow for the creation of advanced, intermediate and elementary COs, PIs covering three domains of Bloom’s taxonomy and spanning courses in different phases of the curriculum Skills Level Cognitive Domain Affective Domain Psychomotor Domain (Bloom, 1856; Anderson & (Krathwohl, Bloom & Masia, (Simpson, 1972) Krathwohl, 2001) 1973 Elementary 1. Knowledge 1

Conference Session

T1C: Developing Foundations in Mathematics

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Hossein EbrahimNejad, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nicholas Jameson Tomlin, MIDFIELD; Hassan Ali Al Yagoub, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); George D. Ricco, University Of Indianapolis

Tagged Topics

FYEE Conference - Paper Submission

holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to beginning his doctoral studies, Hassan worked for five years at General Electric where he graduated from their Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) and then worked as a gas turbine fleet management engineer. In addition to his technical role, Hassan supported the recruiting, interview, and selection process of the EEDP Program, where he mentored interns, co-ops and Edison associates from the Middle East and Africa regions by developing and teaching a technical training cur- riculum, providing guidance for graduate school applications, and providing

Conference Session

Professional Development in Materials Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kalan Kucera, University of Kentucky; John Balk

Tagged Divisions

Materials

become clear to the students is that the basic tenets of materials science arenot only important to the further study of the degree, but are fresh, applicable, andimportant in industry. The goal of the approach is to make presentations in the earlyengineering curriculum doubly effective. In addition to learning the basics of science,students will also learn about an industry in which this science is used on a daily basis.The expectation is to be able to take the existing lectures, and give them more practicalinformation relative to industry while maintaining their accessibility to beginningstudents.Implementation of SystemThe newly developed lecture was first given in the Fall of 2008. Touching briefly onsubjects ranging from crystal bonding and

Conference Session

EM Program Trend and Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Westbrook, University of Alabama-Huntsville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

in Engineering Management Through Its Master’s Program CertificationAbstractThe American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) studied masters programs inengineering management. They found over one hundred such programs and the numbers aregrowing. It was also found that there are significant differences among and littlecommonality in those programs. With this information, ASEM has moved to provide astandard framework for this degree for guidance to new and existing programs with a flexibletemplate to guide program development and change. ASEM also created a certification planso that programs that meet the established standards can be identified to students andemployers as having met a national benchmark.BackgroundFor the past

Conference Session

Developing Teaching and Mentoring Skills

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Hannah Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; A. Mattox Beckman Jr., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Lucas Anderson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew D. Goodman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois; Nicole Johnson-Glauch

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Paper ID #21838Integrative Engineering Leadership Initiative for Teaching Excellence (iELITE)Hyun Hannah Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Hannah Choi is a senior lead instructional designer at the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learn- ing. She collaborates with faculty to conduct research, program evaluations, and learning outcomes as- sessments pertinent to innovative curriculum designs and educational technologies. She is responsible for fostering continuous improvement in teaching, student experiences, and educational programs through the use of development and learning theories. Her areas of focus

Conference Session

Professional Development for Teachers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E. Lopez, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

- gineering education in informal, traditional, distance, and professional environments. Dr. Goodridge currently teaches courses in ”Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Engineering Education” and ”Engi- neering Mechanics: Statics.” Dr. Goodridge is an engineering councilor for the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) and serves on ASEE’s project board. Dr. Goodridge actively consults for projects includ- ing the development of an online curriculum style guide for Siemens software instruction, development of engineering activities for blind and visually impaired youth, and the implementation and investigation of a framework of engineering content to incorporate into P-12 engineering education.Prof. Kurt Henry Becker, Utah

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Student Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

programs of study.We use a theoretical framework based in adaptive expertise and design thinking adaptiveexpertise to develop a design learning continuum further (Hatano and Inagaki, 1986; Schwartz,Bransford, & Sears, 2005; McKenna, 2007; Neeley, 2007). The main research question isexplored by collecting data through semi-structured interviews from both undergraduateengineering students and faculty members. We also conduct similar interviews with faculty whoare responsible and knowledgeable for undergraduate programs about their perceived benefits forthe structure of their program’s curriculum. The data was then analyzed by using thematiccontent analysis. This research project also aims to deepen the understanding of how designactivity

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Secil Akinci-Ceylan, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Rocio Chavela Guerra, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

Paper ID #37324An Analysis of LGBTQ+ Courses: Recommendations forDeveloping Content for LGBTQ+ Individuals and Allies inAcademiaSecil Akinci-ceylan Secil Akinci-Ceylan is a PhD student in the School of Education at Iowa State University.Rocio Chavela Guerra Dr. Rocío Chavela Guerra is a Visiting Research Professor in the department of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. She is passionate about bringing together professional communities and promoting student and faculty development. In her prior role, she served as Director of Education and Career Development at the American Society for

Conference Session

T1B: Developing foundations in Science

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Bradley A. Striebig, James Madison University; Robert J Prins, James Madison University

Tagged Topics

FYEE Conference - Paper Submission

. Many pieces of the curriculum werestill being developed. Due to these challenging and changing circumstances, an iterativeapproach was used to refine the program’s freshmen introduction to engineering course, ENGR112. Students taking the freshmen-engineering course at JMU were found to have significantlydifferent levels of math, chemistry and physics backgrounds. One of the goals of the freshmen-engineering course was to provide a chance to practice the applications of fundamental math andengineering science. The fundamental properties addressed through the development of anintegrated experiential-learning approach for tool training and engineering science includedapplications of force and weight, force distribution, density, specific gravity

Conference Session

Student Motivation and Faculty Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Michael R. Gustafson II, Duke University; Joseph C. Nadeau P.E., Duke University; David Schaad, Duke University; Michael M Barger, Duke University; Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

development, and applications of statistical signal processing.Dr. Michael R. Gustafson II, Duke University Dr. Michael R. Gustafson II is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering at Duke University. He received a B.S.E. in 1993 from Duke University, majoring in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. He continued on at Duke to earn his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. His primary focus is on undergraduate curriculum and laboratory development, and he is responsible for the first-year Computational Methods in Engineering course required for all engineering students at Duke University.Dr. Joseph C. Nadeau P.E., Duke

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth English, State University of New York, Buffalo; Deborah Moore-Russo, State University of New York, Buffalo; Thomas Schroeder, University at Buffalo-SUNY; Gilberto Mosqueda, University at Buffalo-SUNY; Sofia Tangalos, University at Buffalo-SUNY

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

their program. Furthermore, the cost of theprogram has participation as a financial commitment of several hundred dollars which the targetaudience will see as comparable to opportunities at local district teacher centers and thus doesnot provide incentive to extend themselves beyond their local district. One additional factor thatis likely to have influenced participation is the current focus on implementation of the new NYSCore Curriculum and the many local efforts at developing courses and syllabi that reflect the newstandards. Once the transition to the new standards is generally complete teachers focus willagain return to furthering their knowledge of teaching and learning mathematics and science.AcknowledgementsThe work described in this

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark G. Thompson, Kettering University; Craig J. Hoff, Kettering University; James Gover, Kettering University; Allan R. Taylor, Kettering University; Michelle R. Pomeroy, Kettering University; Kevin (Hua) Bai, Kettering Univ

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

inverter motor drive, 5 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor(PMSM), and Eddy current dynamometer load. Power and waveform measurements are madewith a Precision Power Analyzer and PC based data acquisition system. The drive traincomponents and instrumentation are integrated in a flexible control and simulation laboratory forutilization in several curricular and research activities. Two new courses utilizing the GreenMobility Laboratory are being developed for the ECE curriculum. Details of the laboratoryimplementation and utilization within the ECE curriculum focusing on transportationelectrification are described.IntroductionIn the United States, national and state transportation policy experts consider electric and hybridelectric vehicles (HEVs

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice Squires; Robert Cloutier

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Classroom Discussion Approaches Used in the Remote Delivery of Systems Engineering Education
Abstract
This paper addresses the effectiveness of classroom discussion approaches used in theremote online delivery of graduate level systems engineering education at the StevensInstitute of Technology during the Fall 2009 semester. Twenty-two unique systemsengineering graduate level core and elective courses, covering systems engineeringcurriculum content in three of the five levels of the evolved INCOSE graduate systemsengineering reference curriculum, were offered in thirty-two course sections over the 15-week Stevens Webcampus semester. We measured effectiveness of the classroomdiscussion approaches used

Conference Session

Formation and Development of Engineers

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew T. Stimpson, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

number of students desiring to enroll in engineering programs 3, placing strain onprograms. Matriculation into a degree granting engineering program is an important step in thegraduation process, and administrators approach the matriculation question differently.Some institutions have processes that admit students directly into a degree granting program;while at other institutions, students are admitted to degree engineering programs after completinga common first-year curriculum that would normally focus on core math and science classes 4. Insituations where students complete a common first-year and then seek admission to a degreegranting engineering program, admission is typically competitive. Moreover, these engineeringprograms may face

Conference Session

Developing Technological Literacy in Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Neelam Prabhu Gaunkar, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

questions we attempt to address are: “Does the freedomhelp them study better?”, “Does it inspire them to think out of the box?” or “Does it deter themfrom trying to do better?”The nature of the inquiry-based courses at our program is such that students can have thefreedom to decide and modify their own learning path [3]. Students are given some basicbackground and are then encouraged to pursue their interests. Students can then start at adifficulty level of their choice and create stories of their own learning. While some students areat ease with the freedom, many are worried about grades and want to make sure that they aredoing a sufficient amount of work. We support both groups of students, and while we follow ourbasic curriculum, students can

Conference Session

New Electrical ET Course Development

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kathleen Ossman

Session 2548 MATLAB Exercises to Explain Discrete Fourier Transforms Kathleen A.K. Ossman, Ph.D. University of CincinnatiIntroductionDigital Signal Processing is used in many applications including cellular phones, CDs, DVDs,speech recognition, pattern recognition, and control systems. Traditionally, digital signalprocessing (DSP) has been taught as an advanced undergraduate or graduate course in anengineering curriculum. Over the last decade, in response to the increase in industrial applications,DSP has been introduced earlier in engineering schools. However, courses in