Collection

2013 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

Nannan He; Han-Way Huang

ASEE-NMWSC2013-0050 Integrating Modern Model-based Development Concepts and Tools in a Programming Tools course Nannan He, Han-Way Huang Department of Electrical, Computer Engineering and Technology Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 56001AbstractSoftware programming is often considered to be difficult for many engineering students.Nowadays, many control and automation systems are facing the increasingly sophisticatedfunctional and non-functional demands. In such systems, software portion is always expected tohave the greater impact. Therefore, educators continue to

Conference Session

LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana; Sean Brophy; George Bodner, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Page 14.231.2user’s interface overlaying a highly sophisticated computational model of a nano-transistormodel. Figure 1: Nano-CMOS interface of nanoHUB.org simulation tools Our initial step is focused on investigating how students, from a course in semiconductordevices perceive simulations as learning tools. Our guiding questions include: Can simulationtools developed and used by experts also be used as an educational resource for apprenticing newtalent into nano-engineering? What are graduate students perceptions of the utility of theseresources for learning?Review of the Literature Cannon-Bowers and Bowers (2007) 3 defined simulations as “a working representation ofreality; used in training to

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harley Hartman, P.E., Pennsylvania State University, York; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. They areeasily modifiable to reflect instructor’s comfort and convenience. The tools are effective ingenerating more enthusiasm among students because they provide alternatives to traditionalapproaches to clarifying difficult and unintuitive concepts.Index Terms – AC Machines, AC Concepts, Visualization.1. IntroductionThe present generation of students has a mindset that lends itself to interactive displays andvisually rich environments. Engaging them in the classroom has become an ever-wideningchallenge.As it is widely assumed that this trend will continue1 the possible impacts of various ways forengaging students through technology has been explored. Visualization in particular or the useof computer simulation is found to substantively

Conference Session

Tools and Techniques

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen H. Jin, University of New Hampshire; Michael Jonas, University of New Hampshire; Christopher David LeBlanc, University of New Hampshire; Theodore Sean Tavares, University of New Hampshire

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

Computer Science from University of Windsor, Canada.Prof. Michael Jonas, University of New Hampshire Michael Jonas is an Associate Professor of Computer Science in the Computing Technology and En- gineering Technology programs at UNH Manchester. He has a Ph.D. in computer science from Tufts University and an M.S. in computer science from the College of William and Mary. He also has two bachelor’s degrees, mathematics and computer science, also from William and Mary. His research interests focus on Artificial Intelligence, with an emphasis on speech recognition. He previ- ously worked as a senior development engineer at Microsoft Corporation and as a staff scientist at BBN Technologies, in both instances doing

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials Classes

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Hall; Nancy Hubing; David Oglesby; Vikas Yellamraju; Ralph Flori; Timothy Philpot

tool will present up to a dozen detailed instructions along with the correspondinganimation. For example, if the student doesn’t understand how to use Mohr’s circle to computethe stresses acting on the plane defined by the angle θ, he or she can click on the menu item“compute σn and τnt” to receive detailed step-by-step instructions for this calculation (Figure 12). Figure 12. Detailed explanation for constructing Mohr’s circle.VI. Mechanics of materials gamesSeveral simple games were developed for the mechanics of materials students. In Figure 13, theBeam Boundary Condition Game is shown. This game supplements instruction for the topic ofbeam deflections by the double integration method. For this topic, students must derive

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Omer, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

presented in this paper was developed using the userinterface toolbox (GUIDE) in MATLAB®,1, 2 but this new version is designed and developedusing C# to overcome the graphical interface limitations present in the MATLAB® environment.Unlike the previous version which required the MATLAB® environment to run, the new versionis completely portable and does not require special software other than an operating system, suchas Windows or UNIX. While MATLAB® may be readily available in many of the engineeringdepartments some students cannot afford to install it on their personal computers. By eliminatingthis issue, the new visualization tool enables students to spend extra time on the treated topicsout of the classroom and school premises. In addition, the

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials Classes

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Hall; Nancy Hubing; David Oglesby; Vikas Yellamraju; Ralph Flori; Timothy Philpot

Session 2268 Games as Teaching Tools in Engineering Mechanics Courses Timothy A. Philpot, Nancy Hubing, Richard H. Hall, Ralph E. Flori, David B. Oglesby, Vikas Yellamraju University of Missouri-RollaAbstractThe computer as a teaching medium affords new opportunities for creative instructional activities that are notpossible in the traditional lecture and textbook format. One such type of activity is the use of interactive games.Several games have been developed and implemented in the Statics and Mechanics of Materials courses at theUniversity

Conference Session

Course Development and Services

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gregory Mokodean; Xiannong Meng; Maurice Aburdene

interface • Implement reliable transport protocol, e.g. TCP, on top of an un-reliable channel, e.g. UDP • Use simulation to study the behaviors of various protocols • Implement an application protocol such as FTP or HTTP7. Course Objectives, Outcome, and AssessmentsComputer networks is an important course in many of the engineering schools, whether it isoffered in a computer science, electrical engineering, or an information science department.Here we try to summarize stated course objectives and outcomes, and examine the commonassessment tools used in these courses.The stated objectives vary from course to course. Some common elements of course objectivescan be summarized as follows: • Students master the basic concepts of modern

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carole Goodson, University of Houston; Barbara Stewart, University of Houston; Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

AC 2008-1069: STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF ACADEMIC HONESTY IN ANELECTRONIC AGECarole Goodson, University of Houston Carole Goodson is a Professor of Technology at the University of Houston. As an active member of ASEE, she is a member of the Academy of Fellows, a past Editor of the Journal of Engineering Technology, a past Chair of PIC IV and the ERM Division, and a past Chair of the Gulf Southwest Section of ASEE.Barbara Stewart, University of Houston Barbara L. Stewart is Professor of Human Development and Consumer Sciences at the University of Houston where she coordinates the Consumer Science program. She earned a BA degree from Brigham Young University, a MS from Utah State University

Conference Session

Design Tools & Methodology I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Crockford P.E., Sam Houston State University; Bruce Hamby, The Hamby Law Firm

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

properties. A useful tool to explore the effects of these properties on prototypes andfinished products can be found in solid modeling software such as SolidWorks. AlthoughSolidWorks can perform finite element models of assemblies, at the level and coverage of thiscourse, stress analysis of an individual part is sufficient to illustrate basic concepts. Multiplescenarios can be conducted in short order using the materials database in SolidWorks, andcustom materials can be developed by the user. Figure 4 illustrates the materials interface inSolidWorks 2011. Changing materials categories (e.g. from plastics to aluminum alloys), orfrom material to material within a category, can produce significantly different results indeformation and performance of

Conference Session

Computer and Information Technology-Related Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghassan Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University; Owen Wesstrom, Keystone Communications; Chris Root, PSU/Harrisburg; Kyle Noss, Benatec Associates, PA

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2007-111: DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-COST CAMPUS WIRELESS WIDEAREA NETWORK: A VIABLE LEARNING TOOL IN RF EFFECTS ANDMEASUREMENT COURSEGhassan Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University Associate Professor, Electronics Engineering Technology/Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, PAOwen Wesstrom, Keystone Communications Graduted from Bloomsburg University in May 2006. He is now working at Keystone Communications, PAChris Root, PSU/Harrisburg Graduated from Bloomsburg University in May 2006. He is now pursuing his MSEE degree at PSU/Harrisburg, PAKyle Noss, Benatec Associates, PA Graduated from Bloomsburg University in May 2006, he is now working at Benatec Associates, PA

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin; Brent Cobb, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin Wood, University of Texas-Austin; Saad Eways, Austin Community College

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-1332: METHODOLOGY AND TOOLS FOR DEVELOPING HANDS-ONACTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIESJulie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin JULIE LINSEY is a Ph.D. candidate in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Austin. Her research focus is on systematic methods and tools for innovative and efficient conceptual design with particular focus on design-by-analogy. Contact: julie@linseys.orgBrent Cobb, U.S. Air Force Academy CAPT. BRENT COBB is an instructor of Engineering Mechanics at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He received his B.S. from the Air Force Academy and his M.M.E. degree from Auburn University. He previously worked for the Propulsion Directorate of the Air

Conference Session

Design Courses 1, Teaching Tools

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dominic M. Halsmer P.E., Oral Roberts University; Simeon Spiess, Oral Roberts University; Geoffrey N.A. Willis, Oral Roberts University; Michael R. VanDusen

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Aerospace

, where I have enjoyed playing sports, music, and being involved in my church community. I have a passion for invention and engineering design, as well as works of fiction. My favorite hobbies are playing the piano, computer programming, and writing fiction.Michael R. VanDusen American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Development of a Virtual Reality Flight Simulator to Assist in the Education of Aircraft Design Engineers (Work in Progress)ABSTRACTThe ongoing development of a Stewart platform-based flight simulator that incorporates virtualreality has provided ample opportunities for exciting project-based

Conference Session

Circuits & Systems Education I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fred W. DePiero, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; K. Clay McKell, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Bridget Benson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #14852CATE: A Circuit Analysis Tool for EducationDr. Fred W. DePiero, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Fred DePiero received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State Uni- versity in 1985 and 1987. He then worked as a Development Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory until 1993. Fred began working on his Ph.D. at the University of Tennessee while still at ORNL, and completed it in May 1996. Fred joined the faculty at Cal Poly in September of 1996. He is presently serving as the Associate Dean for Student Success in the College of Engineering.Mr. K

Conference Session

Digital and Embedded System Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clint Kohl, Cedarville University; Keith Shomper, Cedarville University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

of the Chipmunk distribution of computer-aided software tools developed atUC Berkeley in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. This Unix-based software is very powerful. Ithas simultaneous editing and simulation, an extensive library of gates and can be placed in“Glow” mode where the wires glow red or black depending on their logic value. It was ported tothe Windows platform in 1998 by a group in Germany where a free download (logwin32.exe)2 isstill available today.Diglog was written by Dave Gillespie and is a unit-time-delay digital circuit simulation package.Circuit schematic editing and parameter adjustments can occur while the simulator is inoperation, supporting the metaphor of a virtual lab workbench. A screen capture of a full adderis

Conference Session

Workforce Development, Undergraduate Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chenyan Zhao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuxuan Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Kangyu Feng, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

2017, she was a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the same university for five years. Silva has extensive experience in course development across engineering, computer science, and mathematics and is passionate about advancing teaching innovations that benefit students and instructors alike. She is an expert in the development and application of computer-based tools for teaching and learning in large STEM university courses. Her current research investigates the use of educational technologies to enhance computer-based assessments and centralized computer-based testing centers. This includes leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) for automated short-answer grading and the creation

Conference Session

First Year Computing Topics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren E. Johnson, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Nabila A. Bousaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James M. Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

flipped classroom 1 . Thus this paper willdiscuss the tools of the educational trade, particularly pertaining to computers and other forms oftechnology and whether or not they are developmentally appropriate, which is directlyproportional to the technology’s harmful or helpful nature.2 Science of Early Childhood DevelopmentSeveral distinct fields need to be understood before beginning the analysis of modern day toolsand toys in their effectiveness. First is the term developmentally appropriate practice (DAP),which is an approach to teaching and care-giving which nurtures a child’s physical,social/emotional, and cognitive development. These DAPs are grounded in research ofdevelopmental theories, and should meet children where they are in age

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rajab Challoo; Shuhui Li

Application of Information Technology Tools in Teaching the Course and Laboratory of Power Electronics Shuhui Li and Rajab Challoo Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Texas A&M University – Kingsville Kingsville, TX 78363ABSTRACT This paper presents the application of information technology (IT) tools in teaching thecourse of Power Electronics at Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK). It illustrates theusage of the power-pole and average models in the teaching so as to be able to introduce broadpower electronic converter topologies. It shows the development of

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lupita Montoya, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Chris Moore, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

Assistant Professor ofEnvironmental Engineering and a Course Developer from the Distributed Education andMultimedia Department at our institution, worked closely to implement web-based tools andintegrate aspects of social responsibility into an introductory course in Air Quality. For a year,we worked together to transform notes and resources into digital format and tested a number oftools within the available course management system (WebCT) at our institution.The conversion of class notes to digital PowerPoint (PPT) format was undertaken to support adeliberate process-oriented pedagogy that required or strongly encouraged in-class note-taking (amode of cognition or content interaction)1. Students only had pre-class access topartial/incomplete

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL; Jonathan Paul Dickson, FAU; Carlo A Mazoleny, Florida Atlantic University

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #7226A Tool for ABET AccreditationDr. Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL Ravi Shankar is a professor in the computer and electrical engineering and computer science (CEECS) department in the college of engineering and computer science (COECS) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Boca Raton, FL. He is the director of a college-wide center on systems integration. He has a PhD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, and an MBA from FAU. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of FL, a Senior member of IEEE, and a Fellow of the American Heart Association. Email

Conference Session

Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

CALCULATOR® Empowering Students with Computational Tools for Real-World Engineering ChallengesAbstractScientific learning involves experimentation, mathematical modeling of physicochemicalprocesses, and rigorous statistical analysis. These methods lead to discoveries in science andengineering, which are often implemented in commercial applications through the effective use ofmathematical models. This process enables engineers to predict system performance and designequipment efficiently and economically. However, engineering students frequently find it difficultto apply theoretical principles to real-world problems, particularly those encountered incommercial settings. To address this challenge, we developed an innovative

Conference Session

Computers in Education 5 - Modulus 4

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Radhakrishnan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Alexander Galvan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David Brown, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Paper ID #37588A tool to analyze and synthesize planar mechanismsAlexander Galvan I am currently pursuing my Master of Science in Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). I hold a Bachelor of Science from WPI, having double majored in Mechanical and Robotics Engineering. During my undergraduate and master’s degrees, I was involved in software development for analyzing planar mechanisms. My research interests are in developing autonomous tools to enhance design and design education focusing on planar mechanisms.Pradeep Radhakrishnan (Associate Teaching Professor) Pradeep Radhakrishnan is

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Lynn Resch, University of Florida

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

program execution [7].Previous WorkTo help students understand stack frames, Schweitzer and Bolen [8] developed an interactivesimulator tool that allows students to step through a C-like program and watch how memorychanges. The authors wrote their own language, and had students write programs, run them onthe simulator, and view the contents of memory as the simulator runs. They used this tool toteach students about buffer overflow. The basic concepts of buffer overflow, why it is a securitythreat, and approaches to detect or eliminate them were presented in lecture format, followed bya one-class lab using the simulator. The activity was “highly rated on student critiques as anenjoyable and useful experience” [8, p. 5].Akeyson et al. [9] also

Conference Session

CoED: Computer Science Topics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud K Quweider, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Fitratullah Khan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #19264Visualization as Effective Instructional and Learning Tools in the ComputerScience CurriculumDr. Mahmoud K Quweider, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley M K Quweider is a Professor of Computer & Information Sciences at the U. of Texas at UTRGV. He re- ceived his Ph.D. in Engineering Science (Multimedia and Imaging Specialty) and B.S. In Electrical Engi- neering, M.S. in Applied Mathematics, M.S. in Engineering Science, and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering all from the University of Toledo, Ohio. He also holds a Bachelor of English and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Texas at

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Juan Manuel Garibay, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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Educational Research and Methods

research on human learning and cognitive processesthat underlie expert performances.The How People Learn (HPL) framework was used to redesign EI-100 to further promote aninteractive classroom while integrating multiple formative assessments by means of Tablet PCtechnologies. The VaNTH Observation System (VOS) is an assessment tool developed tocapture qualitative and quantitative classroom observation data from teaching and learningexperiences of the bioengineering classroom. VOS is a four-part system that incorporates theelements of HPL framework and uses four recurring methods of collecting classroom data:recording student-teacher interactions, recording student academic engagement, recordingnarrative notes of classroom events, and rating

Conference Session

Computed Simulation and Animation

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tanya Capers; Kofi Nyarko; Craig Scott; Jumoke Ladeji-Osias

-dimensional interactive simulation andvisualization maybe a very effective instrument in addressing the needs in the education andtraining of future engineers.References 1. Khalid S. Al-Olimat, “Development of a Computer-Aided Learning Tool to Optimize Students’ Learning of Undergraduate Electromagnetics at Ohio Northern University”, Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2002 2. Emily Allen and Nikos Mourtos, “Using Learning Styles Preferences Data to Inform Classroom Teaching and Assessment Activities”, Proceedings in the 2000 Frontiers in Education Conference, Session S2B, October 2000 3. John T. Bell and Scott Fogler, “Recent Developments in

Conference Session

Developments in BME Pedagogy and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatice O. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

weaknesses, but being a large engineering college with 18engineering programs, it wasn’t possible to converge upon a common commercial software toolthat everyone agreed upon. It was decided that any tool selected would need to fit to the existingassessment plans, not the other way around, and that its main features would be flexibility,scalability and sustainability. Thus, we conceptualized and built the software for an in-houseassessment tool, which was developed with active participation of engineering programassessment coordinators, faculty and administrators, as well as computer programmers, and it hasfound widespread support throughout the college.The creation of the program assessment tool (PAT) and database has been a joint partnershipbetween

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Silver, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Elizabeth Friedman, The University of Illinois, Chicago

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #36791Board 334: Master’s Individual Development Plans as an Essential Tool inWorkforce DevelopmentDeborah Silver, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Deborah Silver is the Executive Director of the Professional Science Master’s Program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. This program offers the Master of Business & Science (MBS) degree which is a combination of a science master’s with courses in business and includes many engineering disciplines. She is also a full professor in the Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rutgers. From 2008-2010 she served as Associate Dean of

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

course formats developed by the Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah, to calculate the multiplication factor for estimating the weights for different assessments.Figure 9: Weighting factor calculation example for Final Exam: Q1 by product of course grading scale and multiplication factor applied using course format no.2Figure 10 shows how EAMU is computed by taking the appropriate weighting factors intoaccount. In this example, Final Exam Q2 (24%) is weighted more than Qz-5 (2%). The finalgroup EAMU reflects the priority of the Final Exam Q2 over Qz-5. Figure 10: Realistic final group EAMU weighted average due to application of accurate weighting

Conference Session

Design Tools and Skill Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory Cooper, United States Air Force Academy; Daniel D. Jensen, United States Air Force Academy; Michael Lawrence Anderson P.E., United States Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

used to teach students to understandfunctionality and how customer needs analysis drives product development [6, 7]. Explorationof everyday products has been used by Beaudoin and Llis [8] as a way to understand aspects ofengineering design. Hands-on experiences can be tailored to provide design based “explorationof alternatives” [9]. Chesler [10] uses a computer simulation environment to facilitateexploration of alternatives specifically for client interaction in a redesign situation. More directexamples include design thinking courses and workshops developed and delivered at numerousinstitutions including Stanford, Harvey Mudd, University of Texas and the Air Force Academy[11, 12, 5, 13].Although active learning, CPBL and improvements in