Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

engage in their own learning. Studies have shown that self-assessment can have apositive effect on achievement and that such assessments can be a reliable source of data. It is theformative use of their own assessments by the students that will allow them to focus and closethe gap between current and desired performance. The objective of this paper is to demonstratean approach to using a self-assessment of conceptual understanding in an introductoryconstruction management structures course to help students improve learning of concepts that arepersonally challenging. Findings suggest that identification and focus on challenging conceptscan have a positive effect on learning. In addition, the cyclic nature of action research used inthis study

Conference Session

Engineering Economy -- The Introductory Course

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Jablonowski, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

particularly intuitive and can confuse rather than enlighten students. Experiencein the classroom has shown that decision trees are a more effective vehicle for teaching VOIconcepts. The graphical representation is appealing and students tend to grasp the concepts ratherquickly, typically in just one extended lecture.This paper provides a detailed set of decision trees that guide the student through a decisionunder uncertainty. After definition of a base case, cases are provided for the value of perfect andimperfect information. The value of incremental improvement in information is addressed, and aprobabilistic approach is described and demonstrated. The influence of risk preference is alsoaddressed. The case is targeted at upper level undergraduates

Conference Session

Course and Program Assessment

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Kozak

student outcomes. Engineering/Engineering Technology programs should be effectively planning their curricula and courses toachieve specific student learning outcomes within a continuous improvement process. 3Faculty who incorporate a continuous improvement process, must develop outcomes-basedcourses and assess these student learning outcomes.2 Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) isbased on constituents and the services, facilities and policies required to satisfy them.Measurements are used to continuously improve the services provided. Continuous improvementrequires the integration of defined objectives and regular assessment. CQI focuses on learningperformance. CQI synchronizes course objectives with the mission of the program, department

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Student Learning 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Huanying Gu, New York Institute of Technology; N. Sertac Artan, New York Institute of Technology; Ziqian Dong, New York Institute of Technology; Reza Amineh, New York Institute of Technology; Houwei Cao, New York Institute of Technology; Sarah McPherson, New York Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

the 21st Century Learner. Dr. McPherson has served as a Commissioner on the Continuous Improvement (CI) Commission/Accreditation, Council of Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP); Standards Review Committee, Council of Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP). and Program Reviewer and Auditor, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) for National Educational Standards for Teachers, Technology and Technology Coaches. She currently serves as lead reviewer for the ISTE Higher Education Recognition program. Dr. McPherson has M.S. and Ed.D. degrees from Johns Hopkins University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Course Redesign – Embedding

Conference Session

Are We Losing Our Minds (2470)

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephanie Sanford; Kenneth Williamson

cycles, the specific activities chosen to seek maximuminvolvement and reflection by the students, selected readings, and assessment techniquesthat will be used to determine the effectiveness of meeting the learning objectives.IntroductionLike many predominantly white higher education institutions, Oregon State Universityfaces significant challenges in diversifying the faculty and student population, as well asproviding students with compelling learning experiences around issues of diversity anddifference. In what might be called a common scenario across campuses in the U.S., thedecision at OSU to include courses on difference, power, and discrimination in the corecurriculum had its origins in student unrest and demands for a more welcoming

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hsiao-Wen Wang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

abilities must be emphasized, fostering flexibility and innovative as well as effectiveness, which are necessary for an uncertain and unpredictable future. This study applies project-based learning (PBL) to hydraulic engineering education. PBL were designed for an undergraduate course to emphasize real-world problems while enhancing learning motivation and performance, and fostering the problem-solving skills necessary for innovation and excellence in the learners’ future professional careers as hydraulic engineers. Not only divergent thinking activities, but also convergent thinking strategies (i.e., those which involve evaluating and selecting among generated innovative thoughts according to the guidelines and purposes of the activity) were

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Thornton, Emerson Climate Technologies; Kyle Shipp, Kettering University; Tony Lin, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Polymer Processing course. Buildingon the knowledge developed in prerequisite courses, the IE student will use tools in StatisticalProcess Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DoE), and Response Surface Methodology(RSM) to characterize and optimize the process of injection molding of plastics. The mechanicalengineering students will better understand the significant effect of certain factors (parameters)on the quality of injection molded parts by using the statistical tools available. In this paper, wewill discuss how this group of students interact and gain knowledge and skills throughteamwork. We will also discuss how integration of the two engineering disciplines using DoEand polymer processing provides the students with the experience of the

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division (EED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy Division (EED)

inAppendix D.Rationale for the approachThe rationale for the approach employed in these two courses includes a recognition that thepractice of environmental engineering often is viewed as “driven by regulation” (i.e., pollutersonly eliminate pollution if required by law). The long-term goal of incorporating awareness oftriple bottom line accounting in these two courses is to improve student understanding ofalternative approaches to the practice of environmental engineering, which may help futureProfessional Engineers position themselves and their employers within the emerging conceptualframework of “environmental, social, and corporate governance” or ESG (i.e., [7]).For example, resilience to climate change includes the possibility for environmental

Conference Session

Technical Courses and Liberal Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

presentation skills in an Introduction to TechnicalCommunication course. In this initial study, we aim to: (1) provide a set of curricular materialsthat engineering educators can use to integrate reflection in any presentation assignment and (2)discuss self-reported student data regarding development of presentation skills. Students reportedthat viewing their recorded presentation and reflecting on their performance helped them gainconfidence and improve their presentation skills for future use.Although effective communication skills are required for success in all engineering disciplines,many programs do not teach technical communication for a variety of reasons, including lack ofinstructor experience or buy-in regarding the value of teaching

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Science Course

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

MCI questions indicated misconceptions Page 13.191.5were pervasive25, 26, and often related to students' application of inappropriate analogies ofmacroscale phenomena of everyday life to explain properties of materials really controlled by itsatomic-scale structure. In contrast, Hake's27 survey of 6000 students in physics courses showedthat, using an effective teaching strategy, such as "student engagement", can lead to conceptualgains of 40% or more as measured by the Force Concept Inventory28. This requires mental modelmodification for conceptual change that promotes a reconstruction of students' flawed conceptualframeworks and can be

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faisal Aqlan, Penn State Behrend; E. George Walters III P.E., Penn State Behrend

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, simulation games can effectively be used to teach the soft and hard skills forsuccessful Lean process improvement. A review study on simulation and games for teachingLean manufacturing found that 75% of the Lean simulations and games focus on productionlines. Other focus of the Lean simulations and games include enterprise-wide operations andnon-manufacturing industry5. Table 3 shows some examples of Lean simulations and games5. Table 3. Examples of Lean simulations and games Name of Simulation/Game Focus Product UK Paper Clip Simulation Manufacturing Paper Folders Buckingham Lean Game Supply Chain NA Lean Enterprise

Conference Session

Assessing Design Course Work

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology; Edward Blicharz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Peter Dominick, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

14.949.3assessments in each of the design courses. These include presentation skills, short and long formsof technical reporting, etc. and these assessments are used in grading.Engineering Design 1Engineering Design I includes some limited elements aimed at improving teaming skills. Theseinclude a presentation of the attributes of effective teams and team members as part of the shortin-lab talks given by the instructor. This is timed to be just before the teams start their majordesign project (autonomous robot challenge) that runs through the second half of the course.The students are asked to complete a self and peer teamwork assessment survey at the end of themajor project. The survey is called the Team Member Contribution Rating Form (see Appendix2). They

Conference Session

Course Assessment in ET

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohamad Ahmadian

education is to help the university determinethe extent to which it is fulfilling its mission of educating undergraduate students. Assessmentallows the university to make improvements in program structure, course content, and pedagogy.It also assists in advisement and placement and provides students with indicators of theirperformance. Finally, assessment monitors the competence of graduating students, not just interms of disciplinary expertise but also with respect to the attainment of a general education.Much of assessment is embedded within the teaching function of the University and, ideally,occurs alongside each student's regular academic effort.Bibliography1. Walvoord B. & Anderson V. J. (1998). Effective Grading, A Tool for Learning and

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eric A. Holt, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

additional delivery methods they preferred andfound effective. Building outside the classroom with hands on projects was a reoccurringresponse.Based on the results, two specific areas in this course were changed: the development of handson building projects outside the classroom, and the development of new reading deliverymethods. It is important to note that all delivery methods will still be used in the course.The first area of improvement was the development of hands on building exercises. This wasdone in collaboration with industry and was on based on the students’ suggestion of an additionaleffective delivery method. Two, four-hour building exercises were created in collaboration withindustry. These exercises have been used to teach

Conference Session

Course Tools and Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric M. Rice, Johns Hopkins University; William Smedick, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Review suggest that collaborative work hasincreased over 50% in the last decade and many professional employees now spend up to threequarters of their day communicating with others1. Many STEM courses require students to workin teams to complete assignments. Johns Hopkins engineering design courses, and many othercourses, require collaborative work on teams; indeed, well over half the courses within theCenter for Leadership Education in which the authors teach use team-based structure for someportion of the semester’s work. Moreover, ABET criteria require “an ability to function onmultidisciplinary teams”2 as an engineering instructional outcome.Therefore, to adequately prepare students to perform effectively both in class and the workplace

Conference Session

Introduction to Materials Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surendra Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Materials

indicates that we have achieved instructional consistency across all the lab sections.Student performance can be further improved if the course instructor explicitly relates thetheoretical principles to experiments students do in the lab..IntroductionAt our institution, every mechanical or industrial engineering major must take the introductorymaterials science course that includes a weekly lab component. The lab experiments coverstandard mechanical testing and materials characterization techniques. In all experiments exceptx-ray diffraction, students get hands-on experience in using the lab equipment and instruments.In the last seven years, our department has experienced such a significant growth in studentenrollment that many of the lab sections

Conference Session

Learning Enhancements for CHE Courses

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Haishan Zheng; Jason Keith

suitable heat conductionexperiments in the classroom. Showing data may be useful but not as effective as acomputer-based applet that the students can relate to. The web based tools developedhere permit the instructor to show real heat transfer processes in the classroom. Thiswill greatly enhance two of Kolb’s learning processes: concrete experience andreflective observation. Furthermore, students can explore more problems through thesimulation of the web based tools after class. This allows students to explore theconcept of heat conduction through active experimentation. Therefore, the web basedtools improve learning by provide the possibility for students to make use of all thefour learning processes.The web-based tools are being used by J. Keith

Conference Session

Novel Courses for CHEs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Chih-hung Chang; Skip Rochefort; Shoichi Kimura; Milo Koretsky

used effectively in the SESEY and ASE outreach programs.7. AcknowledgementsThe authors are grateful for support provided by the Intel Faculty Fellowship Program and theNational Science Foundation’s Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement Program undergrant DUE-0127175. We also acknowledge the Dreyfus Special Grants Program (SG-97-075),OSU precollege programs, Kelley Foundation, Bridges Foundation and NSF (add-on) for theirsupport of the SESEY program and Pete Johnson for the endowment for the Linus PaulingEngineer. SEH America graciously donated the highly polished and oxide coated 6” siliconwafers. Helpful discussions with Emily Allen of San Jose State University and Chuck Croy ofIntel Corporation are greatly appreciated.8. References[1

Conference Session

Course and Program Assessment

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Cote

Copyright ©2005, American Society for Engineering Educationc. an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes,d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives,e. an ability to function effectively on teams,f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems,g. an ability to communicate effectively,h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning,i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities,j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues, andk. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and

Conference Session

Introduction to Materials Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Kitto, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

course based upon previously identified courselearning objective outcomes that needed improvement. Conceptually, teaching fundamentals inmultiple ways, especially in ways which build scaffolds from the students’ previous knowledgebase, should be effective for a wide range of learners. As it turns out, the materials used inbiomedical devices which experience significant loads during service, such as orthopedicreplacement devices (knees, shoulders, and hips) and stents, provide another accessible platformto enhance materials engineering education.Students who enter the course have some conceptual idea of what a hip replacement is or why anarterial stent might be needed. But, they have no idea of what materials are used in these devicesor why

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yogendra M. Panta, Youngstown State University; Michael T. Butcher, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

understanding or lack of understanding of the material. Concept quizzes will be developed to be given to all the students periodically. The content of these quizzes will be on concepts that the mentor group was instructed to focus on and ensure that the mentored group understood. Thus, the instructors will be able to employ a rubric to compare the depth of understanding by the mentor group to that of the mentored group. This data will be used during the separate group discussions to help the mentor group become more effective in the transfer of information, as well as to track the improvement of the students’ understanding as the semester progresses.5.2 Level 2 Assessment (during course offering):Institutional Assessment. The Office of Assessment at a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Courses and Issues

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Dominic Halsmer

departmental and university mission statements,ABET evaluation criteria, and input from other constituents. A professional level may also beadded to facilitate the gathering of information from alumni, employers, and graduate schooladvisors. Data is then aggregated, disaggregated, and evaluated to assist in making programimprovements. The e-Portfolio effectively serves as an individualized web site for each student.Multiple e-Portfolios may be developed by each student for different purposes. A growthportfolio highlights improvements in student’s knowledge and abilities. A portfolio developedfor a prospective employer or graduate school highlights the student’s best work. Faculty mayalso customize e-Portfolios to meet their individual needs

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David S. Cottrell Sr. P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Candace Mazze, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Construction

integrating the fundamental concepts with advanced technologies, the PRIMEmodules enable students to recognize the connection between the academic and real worldengineering issues, thus motivate them to learn on their own66, 7. Douglas and colleagues haveimplemented PRIME modules in courses related to understanding professional ethics within theengineering discipline8. These engineering educators assert that such an instruction styleincorporates effective educational pedagogies, including active learning and team based projectsthat excite students about materials by relating them to modern technologies. Module instructionis geared towards student learning outcomes, as well as interaction and communication within

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rocio Alba-Flores, Georgia Southern University; Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

strategy for instructional improvement for the next course offering. SCOevaluations form is an indirect measure used to collect feedback from students based on theirperception of achieving the defined course outcomes.To measure educational effectiveness, two assessment tools were used- Direct measures thatcorrelate to student performance such as grades on a final exam - and indirect measures thatprovide feedback information such those obtained from a student survey. Figure 1 illustrates theentire course-level continuous improvement process which uses information collected from thethree assessment tools (CLO, CIE, and SCO). Figure 1 -Course-level Assessment & Evaluation ProcessAs depicted in Table 6, the indirect and direct

Conference Session

Internet Delivery of Mechanics Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Carroll; Hong Sheng, University of Missouri

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

will add furtherexplanation. Figure 4: Screen Shot 1 Figure 5: Screen Shot 2 A survey was developed to measure the effectiveness of the Webex office hours. Basedon the theory of cognitivist, feedback, questioning, and answering are features of interactivitythat can improve student learning. Measurement for interactivity in the survey was adopted fromSiau et al. (2006) in which interactivity was measured as the degree of students’ involvement inthe class, students’ participation in the class discussions, and students’ receiving instructions andfeedback from the instructor. The first five questions in the survey were developed to measureinteractivity. Each question is measured using a 9-point Likert

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas H Timmer, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

provided by UTPA Center for Information Technology. AProof of Concept award from the Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI)program of the National Science Foundation (award 0341290) provided funding for the first twoSPC modules. The Design of Experiments modules and SPC modules 3-6 were funded throughcollaborative Phase 2 CCLI awards (0817508 and 0817591).Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science FoundationBibliography1. Montgomery (2009). Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, 6th edition. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.2. Shtub, A., Bard, J, & Globerson, 2. (2005). Project Management

Conference Session

Course Tools and Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John P Richards P.E., United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Operations Management course at theUnited States Military Academy utilized student assessment data, end of course feedback, andpre/post course student surveys to assess the effectiveness of use of assignments through thetextbook companion website. This assessment drove changes in the implementation andintegration of the companion website into the course in order to increase student engagementwith the textbook material and classroom discussion. The changes focused on both frequencyand content of the online assignments conducted through the textbook companion site.Implementation of these changes showed a dramatic improvement in student attitudes andperformance over five semesters.This paper discusses the assessments that led to the changes in use of

Conference Session

CAD Applications in MET Courses

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ted Loso; Raj Desai; Dave Baird; Craig Downing; Gary Frey

, andindustry are examined. While the time constraints placed on both the students and the instructorsis a problem, the benefits are great enough to make this cooperation worthwhile. The use ofadvanced technology is expensive but there are various ways to defray the cost of thistechnology to both education and industry. Cooperative ventures of this kind result in moreideas going into production, increase student learning, and help small-scale production facilitiesincrease their profitability.IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to determine effective ways to improve student’s problem solvingskills. It was thought that the Rapid Prototyping and design of industrial projects would bevaluable in increasing the translation between 2-D drawings and

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University; Darrell K. Kleinke P.E., University of Detroit Mercy; Molly McClelland, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

medical problems. While all of BMErevolves around improving health and lifestyles of patients in one way or another, certain keyareas of BME, such as clinical and rehabilitation engineers, directly interact with the users oftechnology (clinicians and patients) on a regular basis.In particular, clinical engineers support and advance patient care by applying engineering andmanagerial skills to healthcare technology. Clinical engineers can be based in hospitals, whereresponsibilities can include managing the hospital’s medical equipment systems, ensuring that allmedical equipment is safe and effective, and working with physicians to adapt instrumentation tomeet the specific physician and hospital needs. In industry, clinical engineers can work

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Clifton, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Rob Hasker, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Mike Rowe, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

at least one direct and one indirect measurement for each. The direct measurements consist of in-course assessments and direct observation. The indirect measurements consist of course surveys and graduating senior exit surveys. • A fixed set of rubrics for each of the measurements • Semester assessment reports summarizing assessment data, identifying problem areas, suggesting improvements, noting where changes due to assessment lead to improvements, and suggesting changes to the assessment processIn addition to the above, we have taken a few extra steps to improve the quality of the assessmentprocess and reduce the effort required. We have specified how each measurement will beperformed. This