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Samuel S. Lee; R. Narasimhan; M. Lewis Temares

and research on the onehand, and logic and hypothetical-deductive reasoning on the other, the course integrates coverage of basicwriting skills with instruction in informal logic and practice in the analysis and the interpretation of verbal data. The reading and writing assignments will provide background for topics covered in other IntegratedMathematics, Physics and Communication Track (IMPaCT) courses. As far as possible, assignments in theEnglish class correspond directly or indirectly with those of the physics, mathematics and engineering courses.This course will also develop the students' ability to link ideas between and across different fields and courses ofstudy. In the second semester, this course will provide instruction in

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Lance Schachterle

impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context; (i) a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning; Q) a knowledge of contemporary issues; and (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. ” Many of the criteria in the second half of this list exemplify desirable student performance outcomesthat are frequently associated with study in the humanities and social sciences. (It is wol~h noting that theH/SS-related outcomes are couched not in terms of “ability” but in distinctly vaguer terms, perhapsacknowledging greater difficulties in assessing non-technical outcomes--solving calculus problems vs.ethical

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Robert M. Baldwin; Barbara Olds; Ronald Miller

all team members feel empowered to make importantcontributions to the team’s work. Overall, students find that they can easily relate to the concepts of customerfocus, effective teamwork, and continuous improvement discussed in the module. One student evencommented that “this is all common sense -- of course we should do these things.” “Conducting an Effective Meeting” was created to help EPICS student teams perform more efficientlyby organizing and participating in meetings where all members are actively engaged in decision-makingdiscussions and the team rarely strays off-task. The module focuses on the concept of a “meeting cycle” [4] inwhich each meeting is viewed in a larger context of work assigned to team members outside of the

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Ajay Mahajan; David McDonald

liberal arts students was based on the need for a general education scienceelective, however some students had room for the course and wanted to learn more about the topics. Manyof the students had not taken similar courses before and were unsure of what to expect. As will bedescribed later, the students found that the courses were very beneficial and improved their understandingof engineering and its impact on society. Page 1.187.2 $ifii’ } 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings ‘O,+,yyy’: Students’ Experiences During The Courses

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Z. T. Bieniawski

China and thosefrom China studying at US universities, their university education is very good. In addition, numerous Chinesestudents applying for graduate admission at Penn State, provided the writer with their transcripts, in mechanicaland mining engineering, which were more comprehensive than those of many US students. So, what are the curriculum challenges for China? In essence, science and engineering professors desperatelyneed to improve their living and working conditions as well as their status in society. For example, a professor ofengineering earns only $200 per month but a drop-out student can make $600 selling goods in the street. There isa saying in China: “the person who is engaged in research on atomic energy is much poorer

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Jr., Paul J. Coyne; F. Xavier Spiegel

concentrate ineither materials science, digital science, or electrical science. Each student must complete a two-coursesequence, four credits each semester, during the fourth year of the program that exercises prior course work ina design project. The goals of this course sequence are: students will engage in a large scale capstone design project; students will exercise written communication skills; students will develop oral presentation skills; and students will engage in discussions on engineering professionalism emphasizing ethical, social, and environmental aspects of design. The course is run by a single faculty member who takes care of the administrative details, conducts in

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F. Coowar; Rosida Coowar

electrical energy, students are able toappreciate the direct impact of engineering on the community. The many unanswered technical/scientificquestions that would have emerged at the end of this exercise would sustain the students’ attention in ElectricalEngineering during the remaining years of study.4. Laboratory WorkIn addition to this insight into real-world engineering issues, practical work based on the more tangible forms ofengineering would stimulate students’ curiosity further. For example, rather than conduct classical experimentssuch as to verify Ohm’s Law, (of course this can follow later) practical work which produce readily graspableresults could be undertaken. Below are a few examples [5]:Electrical distribution in domestic

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Manon Bourgeois; Gilbert Drouin

improve their efficiency. The object ofthis communication is, therefore, to describe the innovative measures that we have taken in order to improve ourperformances and the supervision of our post-graduate students.1. An Evolving Situation: Enrolment, Rate of Degrees Awarded and the Length of Studies In the last ten years, the development of post-graduate studies has shown a rapid increased followed by a declineobserved in the last two years. The future leaves us with three main problems: the decline in clientele, theinsufficiency in the rate of degrees awarded and the prolongation of the length of studies. Such an evolution has adirect impact on our resources and as a consequence we can no longer manage our establishments in the same wayand

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Dr. John W. Nazemetz; Dr. John B. Solie; Dr. David R. Thompson

laboratory section to assure that they are experiencing the same problems as the teaching assistants in the same timeframe. Developing Communication Skills. Having the each student team exchange their design release package with another for construction is very effective in demonstrating the problems that result from unclear and inadequate documentation. This provides an understanding of the problem, but since only one report is developed in the course, the impact is difficult to assess. Anecdotal information from instructors of succeeding courses is mixed with regard to the impact on communication skills. Students seems to take peer evaluation of inadequacies to heart much more than instructor evaluations. Whether

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George A. Bohlen; Donna C.S. Summers

the knowledge, skills, abilities and viewpoints ofthe students in each discipline. They gained first hand knowledge of the complexities of engaging in cross-functional efforts. They learned to adjust to two instructors in one course, each representing a differentdiscipline but teaching the course in an integrated manner.Instructors The most significant benefits achieved by the faculty participants in this experience were the insights,inputs and feedback concerning teaching styles, methods, and materials. Participating in a team teachingsituation was like having a teaching consultant and friend to share information with. Having a partner to serveas a sounding board provided courage to try new ideas. The team teaching experience has the

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Kelin Kuhn

Session 1232 An Integrated Design Course in Laser Engineering Kelin Kuhn University of Washington Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Washingtontypically pursue a two year pre-engineering program and enter the Department of Electrical Engineering inAutumn of their junior year. During their junior and senior years, students must complete a core curriculum ofsix courses. In addition, students must take one elective

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Paulo S. F. Barbosa; Enno 'Ed' Koehn; J. G. P. Andrade; E. Luvizzoto Jr.

engineers resulted in thedecreasing interest of students in studying the traditional areas of hydraulics. On the occasion of a nationalmeeting of Brazilian professors of hydraulic engineering, held in Campinas, Sao Paulo State in August 1995, thislack of interest primarily in research activities based on experimental work, was fully recognized, We have knowledge of the occurence of a similar process in Europe (Carstens[l]). We understand thisprocess there as mainly having for saturation point for infrastructure works, thus requiring the majority ofhydraulic engineers to work in the operation and maintenance of such infrastructure systems. In Brazil,nevertheless, the absence of a hydraulic infrastructure is evident and it is becoming a major

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Vinay Govande; Kristine Laubach; Jr., Dr. Emory W. Zimmers; Jennifer Montemurro; Dr. Roger Nagel; Alice Swanger

students must be emerging professionals students as completely trained engineers ● Be able to enlighten students on the with the knowledge base and capability of ● The “good old boy” method of peer view functional core of engineering life-long learning is good enough ● Engage students in engineering from To Know To the Belief That the day they matriculate Page 1.328.5 ?$iiii

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Jack Waintraub

assumptions on which education is built mustbe engaged in. Page 1.318.1 ---- @x&~ 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings ‘.,,,EIJ3: The radical changes in knowledge and practices required of technicians are nowhere moreevident than in the engineering technology area. Industry’s move to a quality focus and thewidespread adoption of concurrent engineering, requires a technician with a broad-based knowledgeof multiple technical disciplines along with an awareness of the economic and environmental factorsthat impact on society. Technicians are described by Louis S. Richman

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

gather appropriate data. 6. Propose the best solution(s). 7. Evaluate the proposed solution(s) to determine success in meeting criteria. 8. Plan a poster presenting the team’s design process and solution. 9. Prepare the poster to communicate effectively. 10. Make oral presentation of the team’s solution.Determine Competencies DevelopedThe matrix of competency categories vs. steps shown below illustrates the extent to which eachcompetency is addressed in this project. P is used to denote a primary objective and S to denotea secondary one. Note that communication and teamwork are used in nearly every step of theprocess, but other competency categories appear in only one or two steps. As students progressthrough the project, they exercise

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Michael L. Smith; Mary R. Marlino; Jeff V. Kouri; D. Neal Barlow; A. George Havener

interrelatedactivities involving the disciplines of engineering, economics, politics, sociology, medicine and psychology, andlaw. Therefore, USFAFA graduates must possess an integrated body of fundamental knowledge. So the projectgiven in Engr-110Z is selected deliberately to engage the students in numerous integrated technical and non-technical issues: the design and deployment of a manned research base on Mars. The interdisciplinary nature ofthis project requires the students to interact with many instructors from engineering and social science faculties.Research done by sub-groups meeting with faculty experts, investigations on sub-system components,interactions with cadets in other classes (upper division cadets), and contact with other agencies like the

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Mark Gordon; Joel Greenstein; Jack Hebrank; Douglas E. Hirt; Daniel P. Schrage; Bill Mason; Tom Miller; Jim Nau

not yet on the web). The ProjectsThe ten projects conducted are:1. A civil engineering class that combines sophomores, juniors and seniors into teams that compete in apedestrian-bridge or environmental-cleanup competition In this project, groups of selected sophomore, junior, and senior students engage in a one credit hour,semester-long design competition developed and coordinated by a panel of faculty and practicing civilengineers. The class is offered each spring semester, and by taking the course three times, students earn threedesign credit hours which can be used to replace an appropriate course in the civil engineering curriculum

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Amitabha Bandyopadhyay

institutional mission would require approval from the SUNYBoard of Trustees, the New York State Board of Regents, and ultimately the Governor.Changes in mission are very rare. In fact, there had been only one other such request inthe past decade. The college consulted with various representatives from business and industry whoserved on Farmingdale’s dozens of Advisory Committees. The other SUNY campuses onLong Island - Stony Brook, Old Westbury, and the community colleges were kept fullyinformed from the early stages. Old Westbury expressed some concerns about theproposal since it was also re-evaluating its identity. All other campuses supported themission charge