Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Page 12.1533.2programs must demonstrate that their graduates have an ability to design and conductexperiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data1.” How does one achieve such a desirableend? Lecture format courses have been used to teach experimental techniques but these coursesmay not be the best way to achieve the desired result.2,3 Most universities have blended lectureswith a more hands on approach.4-6 At Baylor University, mechanical engineering majors havetwo significant laboratory experiences. The first is a materials laboratory course in the spring oftheir junior year that covers the basics of materials testing; hardness, stress and strain. Thecourse is a three credit hour course with two hours of lecture and three house of lab

Conference Session

Web-based learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University; Mitchel Keil, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Abhishek Goyal, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

laboratory for teaching robotics”, International Journal for Engineering Education, Vol. 19(6), 2003.5. Krehbiel, D., Zerger R. and Piper J., “A remote-Access LabVIEW-based Laboratory for Environmental and Ecological Science”, International Journal for Engineering Education, Vol. 19(3), 2003.6. Rohrig, C., “Virtual Lab for Controlling Real Experiments via Internet”, Proceeding of IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Aided-Control System Design, 1999.7. Travis, J., LabVIEW for Everyone, Prentice-Hall, Inc., NJ, 2002.8. Choudhury, A., Rodriguez, J., Arif, M. and Keil, M., Computer Assisted Tools for Stress Analysis of Structural Components in Engineering Technology, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

William Berg; Morris Boughton

University of Texas at Brownsville, we areadding printed circuit modules to the cases. These modules contain the support circuitry forcircuits to be investigated. This permits investigation of relatively small circuit units in the contextof larger systems. This paper discusses the use of suitcase laboratories in lower division circuitscourses and then explores the needs for “suitcase enhancement modules” for upper divisioncourses. Finally, the design concepts and applications for some of the enhancement modules arepresented.IntroductionThe University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) is the newest component of the University of TexasSystem. Established by the state in 1992, UTB currently enrolls more than 9,000 students, ofwhom greater than 95% are

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

R. L Alan Jordan; Eric W. Tisdale

Session 3663 USING DATA ACQUISITION in the FLUID POWER LABORATORY R. L. Alan Jordan, Eric Tisdale Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Technology Purdue University – Muncie, Indiana/ Manufacturing Engineering Technology Ball State University Muncie, IndianaABSTRACT: The fluid power laboratory provides many opportunities for automatic measurementof data. This paper discusses an experiment where data was acquired both manually andautomatically. LabView2 software and a data

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2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ryan Richards; Abdullah Konak; Michael R. Bartolacci; Mahdi Nasereddin

computer laboratory (CVCLAB) which hosts a collection of virtual machines on which students can test their skills without affecting physical computers in Penn State’s physical network. Students are granted full administrative privileges on the virtual machines and can perform high risk operations that are not usually allowed on the campus computers and networks. In the last three years, we have investigated the utilization of virtual machines for teaching information security skills in both group and individual settings. In this paper, we discuss the impact of collaborative activities performed in the CVCLAB on student learning based on our empirical studies. We conducted a series of experiments in

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Holly G. Peterson

pollutants. Thefollowing sections, however, describe equipment and applications of a tracer laboratory foreducating undergraduate environmental engineering students. Page 2.48.1III. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Figure 1 shows the general layout of a simple tracer experiment in the field to simulatethe dispersion of a pollutant from an isolated, ground-level source. Tracer gas is released at acontrolled, metered rate, while air samples are collected over time at fixed locations downwindof the source. Because the spread and location of the plume are strong functions of atmosphericconditions, a meteorological station is equipped to monitor temperature

Conference Session

FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. David Harding, University of New Haven; Pauline schwartz, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Agamemnon Koutsospyros, University of New Haven

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

experiments were developed and are continuing to be developed toillustrate the important new concepts integrated into the Chemistry with Applications toBiosystems course. The new experiments were selected in such a way that some of themillustrate the original chemistry concepts in biological systems, further reinforcing theinterrelationship of chemistry and biology. In addition to the introduction of new experiments,both the new experiments and those retained from the original course were designed orredesigned to stress the development of critical laboratory skills.The last concept to be considered in the development of this course was introducing materialsthat would provide the basis for better understanding of and to facilitate incorporation

Conference Session

ECE Online Courses, Labs, and Programs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Erwin D'Souza; Mehmet Ozturk

successful completion of the first year classes common toall engineering students, which includes introductory physics and calculus. In the laboratory, Page 10.147.1students learn how to use the standard bench-top test instruments consisting of the power supply,function generator, oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer. The experiments are based on dedicatedlaboratory hardware designed to enable the beginning students to experiment with fairly complexbut motivating systems based on real-life applications such as music amplification, transmissionand reception of radio signals, sampling and reconstruction of analog signals. The newlaboratory hardware

Conference Session

Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Kinsel, University of Virginia ; Caroline Elizabeth Crockett, University of Virginia; Natasha Smith, University of Virginia; George Prpich, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

developing workforce development initiatives, specifically within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing space. Beyond academia, I have 7+ years of international consulting experience working with the U.K. government, European Union, and the United Nations. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Circuit Troubleshooting Techniques in an Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratory Abstract This research investigates what troubleshooting methods undergraduate electrical and com- puter engineering students employ when working with breadboarded circuits. While the lit- erature in computer science

Conference Session

Innovations in the ChE Laboratory

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ron Artigue; Mark Anklam; David Miller; Dan Coronell; Atanas Serbezov; Sharon Sauer; Alfred Carlson

explicit inclusion in the schedule of peer review and reportrevision. In addition, a day has been allocated toward the end of the quarter for students tocollect additional data to augment their final revised reports. We found that quite often studentswould want to draw conclusions that their data did not support. This additional day forexperimentation allows students the opportunity to collect the additional data they may need inorder to draw a specific conclusion.Experiment design and data analysisOne of the primary goals of the revised laboratory sequence was to emphasize the importance ofsetting project goals, planning experiments, and properly analyzing data. The ability tostatistically analyze data and properly design experiments to maximize

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Raji Sundarajaran; Christina Sisterna; Charles A. Lipari; Robert W. Nowlin

Session 2647 VHDL Modeling and Synthesis in the Laboratory Charles. A. Lipari, Cristian Sisterna, Raji Sundarajaran and Robert W. Nowlin Arizona State University-EastABSTRACTNew industry digital design automation tools available at the Department of Electronics andComputer Engineering Technology of Arizona State University-East require special attention asto the methods and practices required to develop real-world applications. Realization in thelaboratory specifies and amplifies this knowledge to the student of digital systems design. Theaim of this paper is to detail all the necessary steps to realize

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2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Peter Kinman; Daniel Murdock

number of modules that support frequency control, such as a voltage-controlledoscillator (VCO), frequency multipliers, and frequency dividers. A great selection of advancedmodules are available for the TIMS instrument, but even with just the basic set of modules, it ispossible to demonstrate the most important ideas covered in an introductory course incommunication systems.The advantage of a modular communication test and training instrument like TIMS is that itpermits rapid exploration of design concepts using physical circuits. In one laboratory session,students can implement a transmitter and receiver, make measurements, and experiment with theoptimization of system parameters. An instrument with similar functionality, the

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (ELOS) Technical Session 1: Laboratories in Mechanics, Thermofluids, Embedded Systems, and Controls

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Felipe Zapata Rivera, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

proposed to use game design as an instructional tool, emphasizing howdifficult, expensive, and time-consuming, can be to design technological tools that facilitate theseprocesses. Researchers have found ways to simplify this process by creating for instanceframeworks using simple tools such as Powerpoint as a game design tool. Showing thatperformance of groups of students that created games was better than those that did not [5].Gamifying non-game-like tasks is a resource that can capture the attention and improve themotivation of the students. Designing video games for example may help to enhance thepotential for students’ metacognitive and strategic thinking skills [6].3. Laboratory activities redefinitionThis section presents details

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Avanzato

Session 1520 Handheld Computers in the Classroom and Laboratory Robert L. Avanzato Penn State AbingtonAbstractPenn State Abington has integrated the student use of personal digital assistant (PDA)technology into several Information Sciences and Technology and engineering courses inorder to foster active and collaborative learning experiences in the classroom andlaboratory. Activities supported by the use of these handheld computers includeelectronic team exams, distribution of notes, programming, collaborative databaseprojects, and access to web-based materials. Student access to handheld

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary Benenson; Benjamin Liaw

various electromechanical devices, such as relays, DC servos, andsteeper motors. Principles of electric machines and selection of electric motors are alsointroduced. Hands-on laboratory experience, including team-design for measurement and controlof various electromechanical devices, is particularly emphasized. Prereq: ME 311. 2class, 2 lab hr/wk; 3 cr. Page 2.431.6ME 546: Robotics and Automation - Robotics and relative fields related to robot design andoperation. Kinematic problems peculiar to robotic construction. Control consideration. Powersources. Sensory equipment and intelligence. Specifications used to evaluate robot performance.Economic

Conference Session

Making Mechanics Courses Fun and More Effective

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Md Rashedul Hasan Sarker, University of Indianapolis; Najmus Saqib, University of Indianapolis; George D. Ricco, University of Indianapolis; Megan Hammond, University of Indianapolis; Jared Hilt; James T. Emery II, University of Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

, 2011. 100(1): p. 186-210.8. Domínguez, U., Active Learning in Engineering Education in Spain. A Course on Machine Design. SEFI, 2007.9. Gomez, E., et al., Development and Application of a New Interactive Model for the Teaching of Manufacturing Engineering Technology. IJEE, 2008.10. Coller, B.D., An Experiment in Hands-On Learning in Engineering Mechanics: Statics. International Journal of Engineering Education, 2008.11. Pierrakos, O., M. Borrego, and J. Lo, Empirical Evidence to Support Interdisciplinary Projects in Engineering Design Experiences. AAEE, 2007.12. Nasrazadani, S., Design and Construction of a Heat Exchanger Analyzer for an Undergraduate ThermalFluids Laboratory. International

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session II - Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Sarah R. Phillips, Rice University ; Junichiro Kono, Rice University

Tagged Topics

Curriculum Development

Experiences for International Students at Rice University which provides oppor- tunities for students from the laboratories of our Japanese collaborators to come to Rice for short-term research internships. Since 2008, 60 Japanese students have come to Rice through this program. Prior to her position at Rice, she worked at the Institute of International Education (IIE) on the U.S. Department of State funded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and completed a brief assign- ment at the IIE office in Doha, Qatar. She is currently pursuing a M.L.A. in International Studies from the University of St. Thomas, Houston and received her B.A. in History, Political Science, and East Asian Studies from Minnesota State

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radu F. Babiceanu, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Daniel Rucker, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Hussain M Al-Rizzo, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Seshadri Mohan, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

operationalefficiency and increase their bottom line.1. IntroductionThis paper discusses both the educational aspects, in terms of pedagogical approach to teach thecapstone design course and assessment of the course learning outcomes, and the technicalaspects of the 2006- 2007 Systems Engineering Capstone Design course at the University ofArkansas at Little Rock (UALR). Teaching systems engineering, in general, and systemsengineering capstone design course, in particular, is a subject of continuous debate due to themultidisciplinary nature of the systems engineering discipline and the expectations of thestakeholders involved in the capstone design course1-2. This work presents the UALR SystemsEngineering Department successful experience in teaching the

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Computer/Communications ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Austin Asgill; Willie Ofosu

an essential component to the administration of academic programs in providingadvice on current industrial practices and the direction technology may take in the foreseeablefuture. Such information contributes in designing laboratory exercises that are appropriate fortechnological courses. Through this approach, students get the opportunity to learn aspects ofindustrial practices before graduation. This helps to create a seamless transition from theacademic environment to the industrial setting. Page 10.439.1 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Anton Pintar

explosion led to a thorough safety review of all the current experiments inthe laboratory. Also, a policy was established that any new experiment or changes inexisting experiments must be subjected to a safety review pursuant to OSHA’s PSMStandard. This policy was implemented during the design of the pilot plant processes forthe PSCC; engineers from BASF (Wyandotte), Dow Chemical Company, Dow CorningCorporation, and Wayne State University along with the MTU chemical engineering Page 3.357.9faculty and staff conducted a safety review of the design and operation of the processes. 9All the above accidents and “near

Conference Session

ChemE Curriculum: Junior, Senior, and Graduate

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Zachary J. West, University of Dayton; Matthew Dewitt, University of Dayton; Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

) from an academic program must prepare their graduates with “an ability to communicateeffectively” (SO k), and the “ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze andinterpret data” (SO b), and others [6]. In fact, the new ABET student outcomes, effective in2019-2020, have a stronger emphasis on team efforts: “An ability to function effectively as amember or leader of a team that establishes goals, plans tasks, meets deadlines, and creates acollaborative and inclusive environment” (SO “3”)[6]. All these outcomes can be assessedthrough the Unit Operations Laboratory; however, the main challenge is to implement practicaltools for a team, either assigned or self-selected, to function properly throughout the semester.For instance

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Rogers, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeremy Noonan, Purdue University; Jaemeen Baek, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sangil Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ulas Tezel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Grant Michalski, Georgia Institute of Technology; Chia-Hung Hou, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

the average respondent complete the survey within 10 to 15minutes; a longer survey may have lost the interest of the respondent.Quality Assurance. Several precautionary measures were taken in order to ensure that questionswere designed comparably to those of professional efforts: • Methods and examples of past surveys were explored in scholarly literature cited previously. • Professionals with educational survey experience gave critical feedback during the survey design process as in the study of St. Clair and Baker 3. • A pilot study was conducted with EnvE students from different research groups and of different nationalities in order to assess the significance and the quality of survey questions from student

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Chemical Engineering Education

Authors

Jason Ganley

phase over designated pe-role for many decades in the chemical process industry, PSA riods of time. Students in the Unit Operations Laboratory mayis not a central topic discussed in most chemical engineering consider the PSA cycle primarily as a mass transfer (rathereducational resources, which instead focus on mass transfer than heat transfer) experiment. The packed beds used in com-unit operations. To the author’s knowledge, the present com- mercial PSA units are designed to be isothermal over an entiremunication represents the first reported incorporation of PSA cycle. That is, although there are usually large exotherms forwithin an undergraduate unit

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Labs & Projects - New Opportunities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Khalifa H. Harib, United Arab Emirates University; Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Rihab Kamal M. Hamza, United Arab Emirates University; Muthanna Ahmed Aziz, United Arab Emirates University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #30008Foundation Mechatronics Laboratory Course for Mechanical EngineeringStudentsDr. Khalifa H Harib, UAE UniversityDr. Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University Dr Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan – Siva is a Srilankan by birth and a citizen of the United Kingdom. His experience in Sri-lanka started with an year’s post-graduate apprenticeship in the manufacturing shops of the Government Railway and nine years in the Cement Industry. He graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from University of Srilanka, and obtained his Masters from the University of Aston and PhD from City University of London, both

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Marilyn Smith

Page 6.1050.1extremely difficult to achieve in traditional classroom settings when one recognizes that eachindividual student has a combination of the traits associated with different types of learners. Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2001, American Society for Engineering Education Table 1: ABET2000 Criterion 3 – Program Outcomes and Assessment 1ABET OutcomeAn ability to• apply knowledge of math, science & engineering• design & conduct experiments, analyze & interpret data• design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs• function on multi-disciplinary teams• identify, formulate & solve

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William E. Howard, East Carolina University; Rick Williams, Auburn University; Sarah Christine Gurganus, NAVAIR Fleet Readiness Center East

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

robotprojects,5,6 objects made to induce excitement and interest in the engineering profession,7,8visualization tools for classroom use,9,10 or functional parts for senior design projects.11,12Often AM is a key component within engineering design education. Additive Manufacturingallows students to experience several iterations of the design-build-test process,13 encourages thestudents to be more creative by providing the students a larger design space through the removalof some manufacturing constraints,1 and provides the students 3D models that provide uniqueadvantages over 2D models such as ergonomic testing.4 In most of these cases the students’exposure level to AM is high and they learn of the many advantages and limitations of AMprocesses

Conference Session

Statics & Strength of Materials - A nice couple

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Douglas, University of Wisconsin Colleges; Mark H Holdhusen, University of Wisconsin, Marathon County

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

aboutimplementation of the lab and its helpfulness in understanding mechanics of materials topics.IntroductionEngineering education is increasingly moving to nontraditional delivery modes, especially onlinedelivery. During the fall of 2009, over 5.6 million students were enrolled in at least one onlinecourse, a 21% increase over the previous year.1 As online education expands it is increasinglyimportant to ensure the quality of instruction is at least equivalent to that offered via traditionalmethods. In the online environment it is not only difficult to present complex engineeringconcepts, but it is a huge challenge to offer any experimental laboratory experiences. This paperreports on the development of a set of low-cost, hands-on lab experiments that can

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2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

David Lanning; Wahyu Lestari; Shirley Waterhouse

MechanicalEngineering (ME) degree program, which is new on the Prescott campus, will undergo its firstABET accreditation visit during the summer of 2010.The Prescott campus of ERAU might be thought of as a “teaching institution,” where emphasisin the undergraduate engineering programs is placed on faculty-student interaction, designexperiences, and hands-on laboratory learning. Design projects are sprinkled throughout thecurriculum starting from the freshman year1, culminating in a significant and intensive two-semester design, manufacturing, and testing sequence during the senior year2. Many of thesedesign experiences require students to spend considerable time in the machine and fabricationshop constructing test articles and additional time in the laboratory

Conference Session

Life Sciences and ChE

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Reilly; Surya Mallapragada; Mary Huba; Jacqueline Shanks; Kevin Saunders; Charles Glatz; Balaji Narasimhan

laboratory classes included anorientation to research ethics, design of experiments, analysis of data, teamwork,communication, and self-assessment of learning. Novel problem-solving, teamwork, oral andwritten report rubrics were developed and used to assess and evaluate knowledge acquisition,problem-solving skill development, attitude toward lifelong learning, and improvements inmetacognition. These rubrics have broad impact and are also currently being implemented in thegraduate program to assess students’ research performance.IntroductionChemical engineers are being increasingly expected to use their process and design skills in themanufacture of bio-based industrial products. There is a strong need for new course materials

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2002 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Steven M. Cramer; Nancy Ciezki; Hussain Bahia; Carole Kraak; Carole Schramm

. 1IntroductionEngineering design involves visualization. This visualization requires understanding howpieces of structures or machines fit together and how they will function when exposedto loads. Engineering laboratories provide critical hands-on experiences that buildvisualization skills at the same time that material or structure behaviors aredemonstrated. But engineering laboratory time is limited partly because of creditreductions in the curriculum and cost restrictions. Engineering laboratories areexpensive from the machines needed to conduct the experiments to the staff timeneeded to train and support the activity. The project reported here is focused towardoptimizing the use of laboratory time.Historically, students came to the university