Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

notcommonly offered in related engineering technology programs, i.e. computer engineering andelectrical engineering technologies. Since security defense occurs at different levels, frompersonal level to corporate and national levels, it will be imperative to teach the EET/CETstudents the knowledge and skills of computer security and prepare them for the future jobs sincemost of them are working in the industry to develop, to maintain and operate the computers andnetworks. This paper describes such a course developed for EET/CET programs including theobjectives, course content and lab exercises.1. IntroductionThe explosive growth of computer systems and Internet applications has increased ourdependence on the information stored and its transmission

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Brinkley Sprunt

languageprogramming, digital devices, or analog devices. As such, the first half of the course has tradition-ally been devoted to the development of assembly language programming skills and interfacingconcepts for digital and analog devices. Consequently, many of the more complex, high-level con-cepts such as polling, interrupts, state machines, and control algorithms are not introduced untillate in the course. This late introduction limits the students’ exposure to these concepts and oftenprevents the students from employing these concepts in their final term projects. This paper de-scribes changes being implemented for the next offering of this course that are intended introducethese more complex topics earlier. The motivation behind these changes is to

Conference Session

MATH - Hands-On Curriculum in Mathematics Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seth Greendale, Whatcom Community College; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Pat Burnett, Whatcom Community College; Tyler L Honeycutt, Whatcom Community College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics Division (MATH)

, Virtual Online, 20120.[13] G. Wiggins and J. McTighe, Understanding By Design, Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2005.

Conference Session

Integrating Experiential Learning into the Curriculum

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Hodges, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education

semester for updates and reflection. In-class activities focused onconstructive and destructive conflict, conflict resolution, different models of collaboration onwriting assignments, and diverse communication styles. Students read a textbook on team writingand completed activities related to the topics in that textbook [8].Although not a significant part of the original design of the pilot course, teamwork arose as animportant area for instruction and practice. Collaboration was mentioned as one of the courseoutcomes, and student feedback and our observations suggested that these skills were not beingexplicitly taught as part of the engineering curriculum.2.1.2 Project based writingAs part of their goal to develop a prototype, students were

Conference Session

Broad Perspectives on the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Watson L. Vargas, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá; Oscar Alvarez P.E., Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá; Jorge Mario Gomez, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Page 26.2.2    countries around the globe. Many are the reasons for such state of stagnation. According toWankat 5, “The stalled condition of reform results not from slow propagation of new research results but instead from a combination of the faculty’s lack of basic pedagogical knowledge and the split in faculty interest between teaching and research. Other factors include faculty time constraints, university reward systems that favor research, lack of administrative support, and requirements to include more content in the curriculum”On the other hand, Armstrong 6 emphasizes that we simply have not paid enough attention to thecurriculum development in the last four decades.Because, Chemical Engineering Education

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Curriculum and Design - June 24th

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Carolina Vivas-Valencia, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nan Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Eunhye Kim, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lindsey B. Payne, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

portability, tracking/reminding capability, safety, and easy to use.We then estimated the frequency and novelty of these key attributes appearing in each designidea and converted each of them to a 5-point scale. Finally, we calculated a composite score foruser-centered innovation potential by multiplying the scales on feasibility, desirability andnovelty.We believe this study has added value to improving our understanding of user-centeredinnovation potential in an undergraduate biomedical engineering curriculum. With furtherdevelopment and scaled-up validation, we may be able to use the instrument to provide insightsinto developing teaching interventions for stimulating user-centered innovative potentials amongbiomedical

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sastry Vedula

drives, VAR andharmonic compensation and energy efficient optimization strategies. Such developments in real-time are seen under topics such as rapid prototyping and hardware-in-the-loop simulation. In thispaper, the application of DSP based real-time control technique towards design and developmentof power electronic equipment is explained through the use of the TI TMS320F240/243 digitalsignal processor keeping the above ideas in mind. Power electronic building blocks that composeof both hardware and software have been developed and used for rapid prototyping of existingpower electronic converters. A modular approach has been followed while building thesesystems. This modularity has given rise to flexibility in choosing and experimenting with

Conference Session

Curriculum: Ideas/Concepts in Engineering Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kofi Nyamekye; Yildirim Omurtag

Bingham3 indicates that some major U.S. companies have started outsourcingtheir research and development (R & D) efforts offshore. According to Bingham, in just twoyears, Procter & Gamble (P & G) has boosted the percentage of its product innovations thatcome from outside sources from less than 20% to 35%3. It wants 50% of its product innovationsto come from external sources. Such external sources include offshore research scientists thatcan solve P & G particular research problems. Other major U.S. companies too are practicingthe same business strategy3. Consequently, a critical need exists at our universities to redesigntheir Ph.D. programs to address the onslaught of U.S. R & D and other technical and scientificjobs

Conference Session

ETD - ET Curriculum and Programs I

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje

additional focus on developing leadership,entrepreneurial skills, and a success mindset. The goals of the project are to (1) increase the numberand diversity of students pursuing degrees in computing; and (2) Add to the body of knowledgeregarding best practices in computing education and promote the employment of computinggraduates to meet the local and regional workforce needs.The project team is led by the College of Engineering and includes THE Community College. Theproject brings together computing academic programs that are offered through the College ofEngineering and programs in the Honors College, an inclusive and unique college designed aroundhigh-impact educational practicesThe paper will address second year project activities including

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samaneh Zolfagharian, School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology; Masoud Gheisari, Georgia Institute of Technology; Javier Irizarry P.E., School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pavan Meadati, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. He is doing research on establishing the framework for developing next generation technol- ogy enhanced solutions to Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Facility Management (AEC+FM) environment problems by incorporating the cognitive processes of the human component of operations. His Ph.D. dissertation is a multidisciplinary topic and focuses on integrating BIM and Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) to enhance facility management data access through seamless integration of facility infor- mation with the physical environment. As a member of ASEE, he is also involved in research projects using innovative technologies such as Augmented Reality and Tangible Interaction for educational pur- poses.Dr. Javier

Conference Session

MATH - Hands-On Curriculum in Mathematics Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics Division (MATH)

discourage students if adequate support is not provided, potentially affecting their confidence and academic performance [4]. • Balancing Course Content: The inclusion of Simulink modules, online MathWorks training, and team projects enriches the curriculum but also adds to its intensity. This additional workload can limit the time available for covering theoretical concepts in depth. Striking a balance between practical applications and mathematical rigor is critical to ensuring students develop a comprehensive understanding of both. • Complexity in Assessment: The expanded course structure introduces multiple layers of evaluation, such as programming tasks, mathematical problem-solving, and

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hata, Portland Community College; James Dockendorf, Normandale Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

educational materials, teaching laboratories, andfaculty expertise. This project, funded through a grant from the National ScienceFoundation, addresses these barriers to providing training in plasma-aidedmanufacturing for students at our nation’s community colleges. To date thisproject has developed eight instructional modules ranging in topics from anintroduction to plasma physics, to RF power delivery, to plasma-basedmanufacturing processes, e.g. sputtering of metals and non-metals. In addition,the project has enabled Normandale Community College (NCC) to implement a Page 14.1165.2plasma-aided manufacturing teaching laboratory. This laboratory is not only beused by

Conference Session

Curriculum Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Davis, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

tasks as we embark on our effort to establish a ConstructionManagement (CM) Track within our Architectural Engineering Technology (AET) Program.CM Track: Research and develop a track for architecture students interested in pursuing a CM track and careers in a more construction related capacity.CM Track Curriculum: Research and develop the curriculum for the CM track students without jeopardizing our ABET and NAAB accreditations.CM Track Advisor: Advise undergraduate students on CM track. Help CM track students find employment and/or pursue graduate study in construction.CM Track Clubs and Organizations: Encourage and coordinate student involvement in Construction related organizations and clubs, example: Construction Institute (CI) and

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghassan T Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University; Michael J Dutko

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

if necessary,or use it before it expires. The aim of this project was to determine the logistical feasibility of using an automated passiveUHF RFID system to track the BUs throughout the medical center to ensure that no blood unitsremain outside of refrigeration long enough to be discarded. The project set out to accomplishseveral goals as a proof-of-concept: 1.Determine which passive RFID tags, amongst several different types, are the most reliable, cost effective, and provide consistent object identification 2.Configure a theoretical layout to determine effective placement of RFID reader antennas to track the tagged blood units as they are transported by the medical staff. 3.Develop a prototype program to track a blood unit’s status

Conference Session

ETD - ET Curriculum and Programs I

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Kelley, The Ohio State University; Camryn Reitz, The Ohio State University; Winifred Opoku, The Ohio State University

access to students and programmatic elements that those who don’t serve won’t haveThere are many ways to improve the performance and productivity of IAB meetings, allowingindustry to exert more direct impact on the curriculum and program. By treating IABs ascontinuous improvement partners, industry is situated as an active agent, rather than an audiencemember, in the development of engineering technology programs. A IUPUI administrator notedthat the IAB could be improved by allowing industry to run the meetings, set the agenda, andthereby steer the direction of the IAB’s advancement goals. Under this premise, faculty memberswould show up to these meetings to listen to IAB partners in order to align curriculum with theneeds of industry

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II - Curriculum II

Collection

2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Sigrid -- Berka, University of Rhode Island; Anett Geithner, University of Rhode Island; DAAD; Eric Kaldor, University of Rhode Island; Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

retention11.Part II - Curriculum Design and Development of Intercultural Competence in a Short-Term Language and Culture Course with Study Abroad Component in GermanyIDI assessment results of Germany Today: Science-Technology & Culture with integrated on-campus preparatory module and short-term January study tour reveal further encouraging trends:it yielded gains in intercultural development orientation. The curriculum design involved severalinterventions12 before and during course – the preparatory three-day course in which students wereinstructed in the target language despite the various language levels; they had a chance to go onthe subsequent tour to Germany in a virtual way before going in person and thus could familiarizethemselves with

Conference Session

Integrating Design in Electrical Engineering Curriculum (1232)

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

David J. Ahlgren, Trinity College

controller, a stimulus-responsetimer, finite state machines, and several tiny microprocessors. Completed in four weeks,including two or three formal lab sessions, fully operational four-bit microprocessors weredesigned by student teams each year from 1994-96. These processors each had a sixteen-member instruction set adequate for writing short, but instructive, programs. For example,programs that performed elementary operations on arrays were developed on the 1995 design(CPU221/95), which incorporated immediate, direct, and indexed auto-increment addressingmodes.These successes have shown that students become productive quickly when introduced to a well-integrated tool-set in the first course. Students are able to complete design projects that are

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kari L. Clase, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lauren Ann Terruso, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

International Forum

Regulatory Science (some less descriptive– like Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering; some more descriptive – like Management ofDrug Development) and the specific results were compiled. Further investigation was performedon each institution, looking at cost, availability, and curriculum.The methodology employed encompassed a time-phased set of inter-related activities asdescribed below.  A compare and contrast was performed by identifying and normalizing categories of cost, availability, and curriculum  Program offerings, nationally and internationally, were mapped to the normalized data for cost, availability and curriculum  A compare and contrast was performed by characterizing and normalizing best practices

Conference Session

MATH - Hands-On Curriculum in Mathematics Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele McColgan, Siena College; George E Hassel, Siena College; Kamyar Pashayi, Siena College; Jason Morphew, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Junior Anthony Bennett, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics Division (MATH)

© cube. Users are then able to modify the orientation of theAR model in response to the user rotating or translating the cube. The findings of the studysuggest that AR improved students' spatial reasoning, facilitated the development of shiftsbetween mathematical and physical reasoning, and decreased cognitive load.The AR system developed and evaluated in this paper can be implemented by curriculum andeducational designers at any level, from K-12 to university to professional career training in anySTEM field.IntroductionStudents often face challenges with learning abstract concepts and spatial visualization,particularly when engaging with new 3D content in physics and engineering [1-3]. Thesedisciplines rely heavily on foundational knowledge

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

(ABET) is“The profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical or physical sciences gained by study,experience and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize, economically, thematerials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind ”.1 The American Society forEngineering Education’s (ASEE) Engineering Technology Council has defined EngineeringTechnology as "… the profession in which knowledge of the applied mathematical and naturalsciences gained by higher education, experience, and practice is devoted to application ofengineering principles and the implementation of technological advances for the benefit ofhumanity. Engineering Technology education for the professional focuses primarily onanalyzing, applying

Conference Session

Integrating Math in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Bob Freeman

create the “screen capture with audio” avi files.Examples demonstrating the delivery and instructional techniques used are given. The first twoexamples illustrate the interactive lecture and homework materials. The final example shows part ofan interactive sample project involving the synthesis/design and subsequent analysis of a planarfour bar linkage.IntroductionThe general demand for fewer hours in the curriculum without sacrificing content, along with thedesire for the development of a working knowledge of math and engineering software, requires"new" delivery approaches. The development of a web-site with various modes/types ofasynchronous tutorial material is the approach taken in this course. More specifically, Worddocuments with

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in E/M ET

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Athula Kulatunga

Development Group, headed by Vice President Dick Cheney,submitted its final report to President George W. Bush. The group made very specificrecommendations to address the energy challenges of the nation. Some of the highlights includeexpansion of federally funded programs to improve energy efficiency of residential users,expansion of research funding for energy efficient improvements, strengthening of publiceducation programs relating to energy efficiency, expansion of the appliance standards programof the Department of Energy (DOE), increased fuel economy standards for automotive industry,continued commitment by the administration to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) fuel-cell-powered transit bus program, and incentives to residential solar

Conference Session

ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huihui H Wang, Northeastern University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

the value of theexperience for their own careers. Second, attendees will learn about NSF’s engineering andcomputing education programs, what makes each unique, and how to begin developing aproposal for submission to these programs. This panel has the potential to help faculty who areinterested in serving as NSF program directors understand the two primary mechanisms forhiring rotating staff at NSF. Additionally, the panelists will suggest how prospective principalinvestigators can have the most productive meetings with NSF program directors. The panel willbe interactive with ample time for questions and follow-up discussions.Moderator and panelistsModerator: Dr. Jill Nelson is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the College

Conference Session

PCEE Session 4: Resource / Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Latanya Robinson, Florida International University; Emily Dare, Florida International University

relates tothe other sections, which may require numerous cycles of revision.The newly developed observation protocol isdesigned to measure the level of STEM integration in K-12 engineering and science classrooms[2].The protocol andFramework for P-12 Engineering Learning use a design-based vision of integration based on two frameworks [3],[4]that centralize the learning of engineering activities in developmentally appropriate content and practices ofscience, engineering, and mathematics. The effectiveness measures of implementation have not been collectedpreviously. As the template and the protocol are based on the integrative connections of engineering to otherdisciplines, using them together is appropriate. The series of prompts in the tables

Conference Session

Focus on the Classroom: Innovative Pedagogies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin Kelly Frady; Rebecca S Hartley, Clemson University Center for Workforce Development; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Hope Epps Rivers, South Carolina Technical College System; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Stephanie Denise Frazier, South Carolina Technical College System

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

College and as a Career and Technology Education teacher. Kris earned a B.S. in Management from Clemson University, a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Business Education from the University of South Carolina, and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Educational Technology and online learning from the University of Florida. Her research interests include implementation of digital learning solutions in technical and vocational education, development of career pathways utilizing stackable certificates, educator professional develop- ment in communities of practice, and analysis of economic development and industry factors impacting education and workforce development. She is a licensed South

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Creese, West Virginia University; Deepak Gupta, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

quality products at a competitive cost. The cost is controlled not only by the design butalso by the materials and processes used to obtain the desired shape of the design. A softwareprogram was developed to assist students to consider material properties, mechanical properties,and cost considerations in selecting the best material and shape to meet specific designrequirements involving load and deflection restrictions for simple structures. The software isused in the basic manufacturing processes course to assist students in the evaluation of differentmaterials and shapes to meet specific design constraints for simple structures.IntroductionThe basic manufacturing processes course in the Industrial Engineering program at theUniversity is

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

quizzes that summarize thesereadings. The lecture period is used to clarify misconceptions revealed in the students’ responsesto the online quizzes, as well as to present new material. As a result, classroom activities becomemore efficient and more closely tuned to the students' needs. The essential element is feedbackbetween the web-based and classroom activities.While JiTT system is commonly used in the physics educational community, there has been littleevidence of its use in the engineering classroom. This paper describes the JiTT approachincorporated in Structural Analysis, a required junior-level course in the civil engineeringtechnology curriculum at Georgia Southern University. Presented in paper are the concepts andplans for developing a

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, adapting to the change hascaused many programs to become increasingly aware of what similar programs are doing inother parts of the country or even other parts of the world. A part of all strategic planningincludes comparing oneself to one’s competitors. In the educational world, we are notnecessarily so concerned with competition but with improving and serving students. Hence,institutions frequently collaborate, so the term benchmarking is used for the initial comparisonbetween programs. This paper benchmarks two urban Mechanical Engineering Technologyprograms and compares their background, objectives and outcomes, curriculum, and laboratories.It is hoped that this benchmark will encourage other programs to perform similar comparisons inan effort

Conference Session

Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

, programming, and prototyping and derive the joy of helping their juniors.4 AssessmentSince the MotionGen app became available on the stores in late last December, a formal assess-ment on the effectiveness of the app involving students has not been carried out yet. ∗ However,the curriculum development for the FDI class began with SMART outcomes appropriate to thecourse topics and general education curriculum. Assessing outcomes related to the MotionGenapp in learning machine design will be through homework, group projects, project designs andfinal product. These outcomes have traditionally been met in the junior and senior years, and thisapp will bring learning at the application and synthesis levels into the freshman and sophomoreyears

Conference Session

Curriculum Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bekir Kelceoglu, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

AC 2011-1190: DESIGNING STEM KIOSKS: A STUDENT PROJECT THATTEACHESBekir Kelceoglu, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Assistant Prof. Bekir Kelceoglu was born in Ankara, Turkey and attended Anadolu University, where he received his B.A. in Interior Architecture degree. Even before his graduation, he started to work as a free-lance tutor, product designer, and interior designer. In year 2006, he received his Master of Fine Arts degree from the Ohio State University, concentrating on Design Development in industrial design. Prior to joining School of Engineering and Technology in IUPUI, where he currently teaches Architectural Technology and Interior Design classes, he successfully established Interior