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1996 Annual Conference

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Richard Parker; Walter Buchanan

Session 1658 Circuit Simulators and Computer Algebra - An Integrated Curriculum for Electronics Students Richard Parker, Walter Buchanan Seneca College/ Middle Tennessee State University Abstract There has been increasing acceptance of the use of electronics circuit simulators as part of the first yearcollege curriculum in electronics. These simulators assist in providing a richer class of circuits which canprofitably be studied by beginning students

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Hands-on Approach to Teaching: Computers (3532)

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Ruth D. Fogg, United States Air Force Academy; George W. P. York, United States Air Force Academy

manually control all of the computer subsystems, the students were enthusiastic and felt theyunderstood how a computer operates. References[1] Moser, A. T., “Animated Simulator for 68000 Microcomputer Architecture,” ASEE Annual ConferenceProceedings, June 1995, pg 179 -181.[2] Henderson, W. D., “Animated Models for Teaching Aspects of Computer Systems Organization,” IEEETrans. on Education, Vol. 37, No. 3, pp. 247-256, August 1994.[3] Miller, D. S., “Computer-1 -- A Modern Computer to Introduce Computer Organization and AssemblerLanguage Programming,” ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 271-277, 1983.[4] Cutler, M., “A Microprogrammed Computer Simulator,” IEEE Trans. on Education, Vol. E-30, No

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1996 Annual Conference

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T. N. Jones; P. K. Allen; P. A. McCoog; J. P. Crosby

Session 1626 The Virtual Vision Lab:A Simulated/Real Environment for Interactive Education in Robot Vision * P. K. Allen, T. N. Jones, J. P. Crosby, P. A. McCoog Department of Computer Science, Columbia University, NY, NY 10027 Abstract The Virtual Vision Lab (VVL) is a project aimed at producing instructional lab modules for new and emerging techniques in robotic vision. VVL uses an integrated multi-media presentation format that allows the student to learn about robot vision techniques from textual sources

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1996 Annual Conference

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Timothy Cameron; David W. Russell

I Coupling Simulation and Experiment in Noise and Vibration Engineering Timothy Cameron, Daniel Russell GMI Engineering & Management InstituteAbstract Computer simulation and experimental testing play major roles in noise and vibration engi-neering. Modal analysis of structures, for instance, is regularly performed experimentally and withfinite element analysis. Often the integration of simulations and experiments consists of nothing morethan adjusting a fudge factor, like a material property, to get simulations to agree with test results.However, the current

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1996 Annual Conference

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Richard J. Reid

---- Session 3220 Building a Pipelined Computer in the Architecture Laboratory Richard J. Reid Michigan State UniversityAbstract - This computer architecture laboratory uses an object-oriented approach to provide a simulation modeling language. Thislanguage allows students to complete models of real pipelined computers. The modeling language is implemented as a class libraryfor C++. Using this library, students are able to complete working models of an actual Silicon Graphics microprocessor, the

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1996 Annual Conference

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Robert F. Abbanat; Jeffrey W. Honchell

surpass other occupational groups5. With the expanding need for better trainedworkers; comes the need for improved or alternate methods for training these individuals. The question then is not whether multimedia programs would serve as an effective aid to the overalllearning process for engineering technology students, but how to find the development and distribution of suchprograms. As its name implies, a multimedia program for engineering or technology is a conglomerate ofdifferent media; text, video, computer-generated animation, sound, equations, and simulations. Consequently, ahost of different skills is required to produce a quality multimedia program; video expertise is required for qualityvideo, ~rogramrning expertise is required

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1996 Annual Conference

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Narciso F. Macia

, the Manufacturing Technologyand the Aeronautical Technology Department. Students are initially given a general positioningproblem with few restrictions. Then, by adding constraints and making suggestions, they determinethat a DC solenoid is a viable solution. As the students evaluate the system, they recognize thatwithout the mathematical tools that they are acquiring in class, their task is very difficult orimpossible. The series of experiments enable students to learn more about: (a) modeling, (b) blockdiagram representation, (c) instrumentation and data acquisition, (d) component characterization,(e) frequency response testing (f) analysis, (g) computer simulation using MATLAB/SIMULINK, (h)controller design, (i) implementation of

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1996 Annual Conference

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Steve Howell; Ken Collier; Debra Larson; Jerry Hatfield

synthesize and apply to the more holistic problems engineers typically face. Northern Arizona University’s College of Engineering and Technology isimplementing an innovative, four-year, sequence of classes called the Path to Synthesis.The sophomore and junior courses in the Path to Synthesis program are team-taughtindustry simulations which use collaborative product design to not only develop designskills, teamwork skills, and soft engineering skills, but to also encourage the use of state ofthe art design methods and professional-quality software tools. These two classes areeach divided into divisions consisting of 8 to 9 students from the engineering disciplinesof Civil/Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Science. Each

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1996 Annual Conference

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Benjamin 'Quincy' Cabell VI; Javed Alam; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

generally stored on the same machine as the HTML documents which reference them though theycould be stored anywhere. When the requested classes are received, the Java enabled browser executes thecode. The beauty of Java is that there are no specitlc limitations on what the Java language can be used to do.For security reasons, however, there are restrictions on how Java code can access the computer on which it isrun (in this way, viral and Trojan horse dangers are averted). Java applets can display graphics (still or animated), play audio files, and receive user input from themouse and keyboard. Anything that can be done currently through familiar operating systems such as MSWindows and MacOS can be done with Java. Web documents come

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1996 Annual Conference

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Richard W. Crain; Michael S. Trevisan; Kenneth L. Gentili; Dale E. Calkins; D. C. Davis

skillfully in selecting among multiple design options • Perform computations or simulations needed to analyze performance of a design concept relative to design criteria • Justify design decisions using economic, social, safety, environmental, performance, ethical, manufacturability, and other criteria • Develop new evaluation/decision making methods to meet a specific needImplementationEngineers must be able to implement a design to a stage of usefulness to prospective clientele.This includes producing deliverables in a variety of forms throughout the design process. In anycase, implementation performed by engineers requires them to receive and understandinstructions (perhaps ones they personally developed earlier), perform necessary steps to

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1996 Annual Conference

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George Meyer; James K. Randall; Charles T. Morrow

- test paradigm. This activity also calls for student-instructor interaction. Overall, teachingactivity is quite complex, involving planning, writing, delivery, interaction, and evaluation. In the lastdecade, attempts have been made to make significant changes in the way that engineering is taught -primarily through the use of computer-aided instruction (CAI) and, more recently, interactive multimedia(IMM). These have occurred because of vast improvement in human-computer interfaces from improvedgraphics and availability of digital image processing.1 Multimedia has been referred to as a marriagebetween the computer and television.2, 3 Actually, the elements of a multimedia system include: text, stilland animated graphics, audio, and still and