Collection

2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Maryamsadat Shokrekhodaei; Annatoma Arif; Robert Christopher Roberts

1Optimizing Laboratory Curriculum to Enhance Students’ Learning Efficiency in Electrical Engineering Department Maryamsadat Shokrekhodaei, Annatoma Arif, and Robert C. Roberts Electrical and Computer Engineering Department The University of Texas at El Paso AbstractIntroduction to Electrical Engineering (I2EE) is one of the core courses offered to freshmen in theElectrical and Computer Engineering department at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Thepurpose of this course is introducing students to theoretical and practical concepts those form the basisfor

Conference Session

Hands-On Learning in ET II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Rockwell Automation products. The trainerchassis contains a ControlLogix 5570 controller with analog, digital, and relay input/outputmodules, a CompactLogix controller, EtherNet/IP-based local area network, variable frequencydrives (VFD) and induction motors, servo drives and motors, and a 10.4” HMI. Rockwell’sStudio 5000 software is used for programming; at present the curriculum covers ladder logic andstructured text. FactoryTalk View Studio facilitates the development of the HMI.Summary of the ExercisesNine to ten laboratory exercises (labs) are assigned each semester, exclusive of a midterm andfinal project. The student will become This paper describes four exercises concerning PackML.The labs are organized to introduce and gradually develop

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Kaye Jones, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

propose a Fundamental Learning Integration Platform (FLIP) which creates aphysical connection between the conceptual and practical engineering concepts throughout anentire 4-year Mechanical Engineering curriculum [10]. Students were made explicitly aware ofhow each concept from their courses fits into the bigger picture through an end of semesterproject that revolved around a specific aspect of the steam engine. This concept is difficult toapply to Electrical Engineering because of the wide variety of specializations offered within themajor. While connections between areas are plentiful, creating a singular project that faculty ofall specializations will deem sufficiently applicable would be nigh impossible.Alnajjar proposes “Integrative Learning

Conference Session

New Electrical ET Course Development

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Walter E. Thain Jr.

to run the first time, since the instructor wascreating course notes and constructing the transceiver himself, sometimes completing steps onlya week or so before the students. The first offering was to graduate students, who did not havetoo much difficulty in the classroom but a number struggled in the laboratory. It was clear thatfor some this was their first construction project, and quite a few were not too comfortablesetting up and executing the measurements. Students with an Electrical Engineering Technologybackground or industry experience had a distinct advantage in the laboratory. It should be notedthat there were some graduate students for whom communications systems and RF circuits werenot their primary areas of interest. Due to

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curtis Cohenour P.E., Ohio University

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Engineering Technology

Industry as an electrical engineer and project manager. He joined Ohio University in 2002 as a research engineer working for the Ohio University Avionics Engineering Cen- ter. He has worked on projects covering a wide variety of avionics and navigation systems such as, the Instrument Landing System (ILS), Microwave Landing System (MLS), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), LAAS, WAAS, and GPS. His recent work has included research with the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, aimed at understanding and correcting image geo-registration errors from a number of airborne platforms. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 An Arduino Based Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Lab

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; Emily Toner, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

for an electrical engineeringtype occupation. It allows the workshop participants a view into the steps required toplan, construct, program and test a product. The project also demonstrates howelectronics can be employed to teach and enhance education. The workshop plants a seedwith the participants to start them thinking about other uses of technology andelectronics.Another important outcome of this project was to educate the students on what Electricaland Computer engineering technology is and is not. The ECET curriculum is comparedto similar programs at Purdue University such as Electrical and Computer Engineering,Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. For Purdue’sCollege of Technology, there is a distinction

Conference Session

New Electrical ET Course Development

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James Zhang

Telecommunications Program at Western Car-olina University. Dr. Zhang’s research interests include Communications Theory, Wireless Networks, BandwidthEfficient Modulation Schemes, Signal Design and Information Coding, and Digital Signal Processing Techniquesfor Communications. Dr. Zhang is a member of IEEE and ASEE. KEN BURBANK is an Associate Professor and Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technologyat Western Carolina University. Dr. Burbank is active with IEEE, SME, and TAC of ABET, and strives to bringpractical engineering activities into the classroom. His current project is the development of a photonics programwithin the Electrical Engineering curriculum. ROBERT ADAMS is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Courses and Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Feng Zhou, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wen-hao Zeng, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shijiao Li, Georgia Institute of Technology; Charles Drexler; Chong Wang; Hongrui Zhang, Georgia institute of Technology; Roger Jianinx Jiao, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

focus on embedded systems and networking. He is expected to graduate in December 2014. The electric drive control system was his graduation design project for his undergraduate studies in 2013.Shijiao Li, Georgia Institute of TechnologyMr. Charles DrexlerMr. chong wangMr. Hongrui Zhang, Georgia institute of technologyDr. Roger Jianinx Jiao, Georgia Institute of Technology http://www.me.gatech.edu/faculty/jiao Page 24.263.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Case study of A Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design Project

Conference Session

Integrative Projects in Aerospace Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Weinstein, Northeastern University; Randy August, Northeastern University; Len Dow, Northeastern University; Jerome Tapper, Northeastern University; Francis Di Bella, Northeastern University

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Aerospace

a Product Design Specification document, a Detailed EngineeringAnalysis document, and provide a prototype or mock up of their project or a significantsub system component including test results. The capstone course culminates in a 20-minute oral presentation in addition to a written Final Report.1 Northeastern University also has an Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Mechanical, IndustrialEngineering curriculum that also offers a Capstone Project course. However, the students in each of theseengineering disciplines work only within their own discipline as is typically done for Capstone SeniorDesign Projects.2 Northeastern University is a cooperative education school and for this reason the Introductory Course and

Conference Session

Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

engineer, from 1997- 2002, and by vLogix as chief hardware design engineer, from 2002-2004. In 2009, Alaraje was awarded the Golden Jubilee by the College of Engi- neering at Assiut University, in Egypt. He has served as an ABET/IEEE-TAC evaluator for electrical engineering technology and computer engineering technology programs. Dr. Alaraje is a 2013-2014 Fulbright scholarship recipient at Qatar University, where he taught courses on Embedded Systems. Ad- ditionally, Dr. Alaraje is recipient of an NSF award for a digital logic design curriculum revision in collaboration with College of Lake County in Illinois, and NSF award in collaboration with University of New Mexico, Drake State Technical College and Chandler

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University; Michael Powers, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

await them after their educations, and gives new perspectives tothe sponsors, businesses and organizations who participate. The multi-disciplinary program is intended to serve the needs of both students andindustry and includes concepts such as sustainability, ethics, safety, business processes,innovation, creativity and communication. All Enterprise team members have prescribedresponsibilities corresponding to their level of maturity, abilities, and technical education. Withinthe projects, students perform testing and analyses, make recommendations, manufacture parts,stay within budgets and schedules, and manage multiple projects while faculty members act ascoaches and mentors.Vertically Integrated Curriculum This ongoing

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects II - General

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Wei Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

beam deflection project, the motivation to continue withits implementation is low. When implicit benefits are also considered, the project bringsvalue to the MET curriculum. Students gain an understanding of the interactions betweentheory and practice, design and production, and we believe this type of project sets up thelearning scaffolding students will need to thrive when doing their senior capstoneprojects. Table 2: Pre- and post-project survey results (Part b)Likert-scale Questions in A. Strongly B. Agree C. Somewhat D. Disagreesurvey agree Agree Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post Pre PostThe joining method may

Conference Session

New Information ET Programs

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Yelton

experienced a slight decline in enrollment overthe past few years. This also precipitated the discussion and eventual changes to the program.Changes were made in the curriculum, course content, and even the name of the program tobetter reflect what was actually being taught in the course of study.Our StudyThe “Biomedical Electronics Engineering Technology” program is now entitled: ”BiomedicalEquipment and Information Systems Technology”. This name change did not occur overnight.It involved industry advisory committee meetings, meetings with cooperative education (coop)employers, and meetings with student groups. The groups really didn’t feel that the namechange was a pivotal factor except the students. They felt in talking to their friends, that the

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology

interactionbetween students and instructors via hands-on experience and allowed students to gain abetter understanding of their future profession. Jordi and Alfredo 5 showed how the LBDmethodology is incorporated into a series of two Electrical Machines courses andconcluded that it provided students with a framework to acquire knowledge and developcompetencies that are otherwise not possible using a traditional method. The studentsalso play a more active role in the learning process. Fantozzi 6 also demonstrated how adesign project developed for an international engineering design competition thatinvolved multi-disciplinary students from three different universities provided LBDexperience for students.Statistical data in the literature also shows that

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Carmen Cioc, University of Toledo; John B. Napp, University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

the MET 4100 curriculum. The subject of this newly developed project is todesign (start-to-finish) an HVAC system to satisfy the heating load requirements for the twoMET laboratories in the ET Department. This course is a senior level course, and at this level,the students already have prior general knowledge of technical drawing and drafting, heattransfer, psychometric chart, and duct design. To better facilitate the access to the technicalinformation, a lesson plan discussing the benefits of using the University’s library resources andan online LibGuide webpage (https://libguides.utoledo.edu/MET4100) were created and added tothe course’s Blackboard platform. The webpage lists some of the resources required for theHVAC design project, like e

Conference Session

New Information ET Programs

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Gordon Goodman; Edith A. Lawson; C. Richard Helps; Barry Lunt

Session 2650 Designing an IT Curriculum: The Results of the First CITC Conference Barry M. Lunt, Edith A. Lawson, Gordon Goodman, C. Richard G. Helps Brigham Young University/Rochester Institute of TechnologyAbstractThe CITC (Conference on Information Technology Curriculum) in December 2001 includedrepresentatives from 15 Information Technology (IT) programs at four-year schools in theUnited States. Also in attendance were representatives from the Association for ComputingMachinery (ACM), the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and theAccreditation

Conference Session

Construction ET/Technology Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

2006-1406: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT AND CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMBruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte DR. G. Bruce Gehrig is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1984 and worked for over 15 years as a licensed professional civil engineer in both the public, private and international sectors. He received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University in 2002 and has taught courses in construction methods, cost estimating, project management, hydraulics, and highway design.David Cottrell, University of North

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Manufacturing ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Stier

study were to: a) investigate to what extent small and mid-sized Illinoismanufacturing companies feel it is important for newly hired manufacturing engineering ortechnology graduates to possess specified basic personal skills, technical skills and businessprofessional skills, b) compare the skills identified as important in this study with the SMEcompetency gaps listing, and c) use the results of this study as one criteria to revise curriculumand update a laboratory in the IMS Sequence at ISU. According to Teitelbaum, there is a need to encourage objective appraisals of currentmanufacturing curriculum and career paths to provide more agile adjustments to inevitablechanges required by this dynamic field.[17] This project was intended to

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum Design and Evaluation

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; Euan Lindsay, Charles Sturt University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

of the ASEE and IEEE.Dr. Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University Dr. Jeffrey E. Froyd is a TEES Research Professor in the Office of Engineering Academic and Student Affairs at Texas A&M University, College Station. He received the B.S. degree in mathematics from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He was an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. At Rose-Hulman, he co-created the Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics, which was recognized in 1997 with a Hesburgh Award

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

: instructor, learner, context and curriculum haveshould promote and encourages interaction and discussion (Tessmer & Richey, 1997). Hence,recent educational trends in online learning strategies have moved to more learner centeredenvironments. Different Online Strategies for Engineering Technology Education Current trends in education are leading to more online courses as some studies report thateven around 32 % of students are enrolled in at least one online class (Angelone, 2014). Trends indistance education are changing instruction from conventional approach which was more focusedon constructivist approaches to learning which are relaying on use of interactive communicationtechnologies (Tenenbaum et al., 2001). The main emphasis

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Daniel Dopp, University of Missouri; David Bergin, University of Missouri; Satish S. Nair, University of Missouri, Columbia

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Electrical and Computer

engineering standards into its curriculum, there were many outreachprograms and summer camps created by universities and companies that offered engineeringinstruction to K-12 students, with the goal of meeting the national and industrial need for morehigh quality engineers [7, 8]. Brophy et al. [8] reviewed a number of these and included a tableof the programs. The format of these early programs was inspired by programs in Australia andthe United Kingdom. Specifically, the focus was on engineering design and teaching the processby which engineers iteratively evaluate and solve problems. In the United States, this includedseveral programs like Engineering is Elementary, which was developed by the Boston Museumof Science and included readings in

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Henry Hoe, University of Texas, Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-4159: INTRODUCING LABORATORIES WITH SOFT PROCES-SOR CORES USING FPGAS INTO THE COMPUTER ENGINEERINGCURRICULUMProf. David Henry Hoe, University of Texas, Tyler David Hoe received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Toronto. He held a position as a Staff Engineer at the General Electric Corporate Research and Development Center for five years prior to assuming his current position as an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Texas, Tyler, in 2008. Page 25.844.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Jin Zhu, University of Northern Iowa; Liping Guo

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

closer starts moving and continues until the door is completely closed. Thehydraulic door closer has rotating parts that can provide a potential mechanical energy source.This energy source is converted appropriately to electrical energy to provide power to a low-power wireless sensor.In the first phase of the project, an appropriate gear set is designed to increase the speed of therotation so that it is able to provide enough rotation speed for the generator. Then a power circuithas been designed to implement and manage energy conversion. This circuit will regulate thevoltage for a wireless sensor node. Before implementation of the experiment, necessarycomputer simulations were conducted. If the sensor node functions appropriately with the

Conference Session

Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn J Bradford, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne; Paul N Beuchat, The University of Melbourne

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #38842Considerations for software-defined radio use within a project-basedlearning subjectDr. Glenn J Bradford, University of Melbourne Glenn Bradford is a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Melbourne. His main focus is creating innovative curriculum that incorporates practical, hands-on experiences to better drive student learning. From 2015 to 2020, he worked as a 5G Wireless Systems Engineer at Intel Corporation developing advanced 5G wireless prototypes and systems exploring the convergence of 5G wireless with emerging immersive media applications

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

graduates in the department of engineering and technology at WCU,developing an emphasis in electric power engineering plays a vital role in educating the nextgeneration of the region’s power industry workforce.To that end, an undergraduate curriculum development effort was planned and is projected totrain, prepare for research, and educate the students enrolled in the Department of Engineeringand Technology for careers in the power industry. The curriculum includes three fundamentalpower engineering courses: 1. Power Systems 2. Power Electronics 3. Electrical Machines and DrivesThis paper describes in detail the first pilot implementation of the Power Systems coursecomponent entitled “Modern Power Systems Analysis” for Electrical and

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

Page 13.346.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Curricular Enhancement to Support Project-Based Learning in Computer and Electrical EngineeringAbstractUndergraduate computer and electrical engineering programs often partition the curriculum intoseveral courses based on related topics taught in isolation. Students are expected to synthesizetheir knowledge in a senior design project. It is the authors’ experience that students oftenstruggle during their senior design project since they have not gained the appropriate knowledgeor mastered necessary skills needed to work on a significant or team-based engineering designproject. Specifically, students need to be able to define system requirements

Conference Session

Electrical Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Ayush Bhardwaj, Savannah State University; Crystal Reeves, Savannah State University; William Lehman, St. Mary School; Sylvester Chukwukere, Savannah State University; Shinemin Lin, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

value of good team work.The project emphasizes on the word team because team is not same as group. The term groupimplies a somewhat more than a collection of individuals but the team implies much more [2].The curriculum in any specific area of study tends to narrowly focus students on that area,whereas real-world multifaceted systems tend to incorporate components from multipledisciplines. The development of such systems has shifted from designing individual componentsin segregation to working in cross-functional teams that include the variety of proficienciesneeded to design an entire system [1].The counter design provides an opportunity for studentsinterested in electronics, design, application and troubleshooting to combine their interest

Conference Session

Design Across Curriculum 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Michael S. Thompson, Bucknell University; Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University

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Design in Engineering Education

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He is a member of ASEE and IEEE. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Adding a “Design Thread” to Electrical and Computer Engineering Degree Programs: Motivation, Implementation, and EvaluationAbstractThis article details the multi-year process of adding a “design thread” to a four year,undergraduate electrical and computer engineering curricula. We use the conception of a“thread” to mean a sequence of courses that extend unbroken across each year of theundergraduate curriculum. The design thread includes a project-based introduction to thediscipline course in the

Conference Session

Electrical Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pocock, Oregon Institute of Technology; Kevin McCullough, Oregon Institute of Technology; Andrew Carpenter, Oregon Institute of Technology; Brant Hempel, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1053: A CAPSTONE ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PROJECT FORELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MAJORSDavid Pocock, Oregon Institute of Technology DAVID N. POCOCK is an Associate Professor and is the Curriculum Coordinator and head of the Analog Block of the Electronics Engineering Technology department at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR. His main research interests are semiconductor device modeling, infrared focal plane arrays, nuclear radiation effects, and web-based real electronics labs for distance education.Kevin McCullough, Oregon Institute of Technology KEVIN MCCULLOUGH is a Senior at Oregon Institute of Technology in the Electronics Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Connor Daniel Olsen, University of Utah; Amy Verkler, University of Utah; Daniel S. Drew, University of Utah; Jacob A. George, University of Utah

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

professor (lecturer) in the electrical and computer engineering department at the University of Utah. She completed a PhD focused on engineering education at Stanford University in 2021.Daniel S. Drew, University of UtahJacob A. George, University of Utah ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 MATLAB Tool Allowing Wireless Control of Arduino Robot for Early Introduction of Robotics into Curriculum Connor D. Olsen, Amy V. Verkler, Daniel S. Drew, Jacob A. GeorgeAbstractIn modern Electrical Engineering degree programs, MATLAB is often one of the first codingexperiences a student is exposed to. Most introductory robotics courses that combine hardwareand software