Conference Session

Biology and Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramana Gosukonda, Fort Valley State University; Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State University; Sanjeev Arora, Fort Valley State University

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2007-305: INTEGRATION OF BIOINFORMATICS IN SCIENCECURRICULUM AT FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITYRamana Gosukonda, Fort Valley State University Assistant Professor computer scienceMasoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State UniversitySanjeev Arora, Fort Valley State University Assistant Professor of Computer Science Page 12.936.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Integration of Bioinformatics in Science Curriculum at Fort Valley State UniversityAbstractThis paper provides an overview of design and development of recently started bioinformaticscurriculum at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and reviews the key challenges

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Sanjiv Sarin, North Carolina A&T State University

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c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Integrating Biology and EngineeringAbstract:This paper presents planned activities and some recent successes related to collaborative effortsbetween engineering and biology at North Carolina A&T State University. For many years,faculty in engineering and biology have teamed up to submit research proposals, much of thiscollaboration has occurred through personal relationships among faculty members. Morerecently, the university has encouraged a formal and intentional cooperation between the twodisciplines in an effort to find mutual benefits. Spurred by the establishment of newbioengineering degree programs and helped by the NSF Engineering Research Center

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark McConkie, Utah State University; Timothy Taylor, Utah State University; David Britt, Utah State University

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Engineering education. Resource. July (pp. 13-15).4. Wells, J.H. and Taylor, T.A. (1996). First principles in Biological Engineering education. Resource. April (pp. 12, 22).5. Lauffenburger, D.A. (2003). Biological Engineering, The New Fusion of Biology and Engineering at MIT. http://web.mit.edu/be/about.html.6 . Gharib, M. (2003). Personal Communication.7. Ornstein A. C and Hunkins, F.P. (1988) Curriculum--foundations, principles, and issues. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall.8. Anderson, J. A. (1998). Learning and Memory: An Integrated Approach. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.9. National Academy of Engineering. Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting Engineering Education to the New Century. National Academy of Sciences, 2005. http

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Tech Session I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Klein-Gardner; Rick Williams, East Carolina University; Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University; Loren Limberis, East Carolina University

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2009-437: BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTAND ASSESSMENTStacy Klein, Vanderbilt University Stacy Klein is the Associate Dean for Outreach and an Associate Professor of the Practice of Biomedical Engineering in the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering.Rick Williams, East Carolina University Rick Williams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University.Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University Stephanie Sullivan is a Teaching Instructor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University.Loren Limberis, East Carolina University Loren Limberis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at East

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Leigh Wolfe, Virginia Tech; Nicholas M Holden, University College Dublin; Demetres Briassoulis, Agricultural University of Athens; Francisco Ayuga, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, BIPREE Research Group; Giacomo Scarascia Mugnozza, University of Bari, Italy

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environment. Biosystems Engineering is distinct from BiomedicalEngineering (also known as Bioengineering), which focuses on medical applications. While there are commonalities in BE curricula around the world, there are also differencesdue to the rate and manner in which programs are developing. Some of the differences inprogram development have hindered widespread recognition of the field. Internationalization ofBE curricula could play an important role in addressing the need for unification, future evolutionand development, and enhanced visibility of the discipline. A consortium of four European and two U.S. institutions received funding in 2009 throughthe EU-US Atlantis program for a four-year mobility and curriculum development

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia A. Modenbach P.E., University of Kentucky; Sue E. Nokes, University of Kentucky

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Biological & Agricultural

introduction of the FYE has provided us the opportunity to re-envision our curriculumand be more intentional with course design during the sophomore through senior years. Forexample, we can introduce more scaffolding within the curriculum to prepare students forcoursework and topics they will encounter later in the program. Skills learned in the first yearwill be incorporated into second year courses and so on, so students can continue to grow theirengineering toolkit. However, reorganization of our existing curriculum has also presentedchallenges. We have critically examined all of our course offerings and made changes wherenecessary to continue preparing our students well for an engineering career after graduation.Several other disadvantages have

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anand Lakshmikanth, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; John Cundiff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrew Fulton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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AC 2008-2065: A SPIRAL CURRICULUM APPROACH TO THEIMPLEMENTATION OF INSTRUMENTATION IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMSENGINEERINGKumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Kumar Mallikarjunan is an associate professor in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is interested in understanding and implementing a spiral theme based engineering curriculum for the Biological Systems Engineering program, engineering ethics, and promotion of undergraduate research.Anand Lakshmikanth, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Mr. Anand Lakshmikanth, doctoral student in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been actively engaged in learning about

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rupa Iyer, University of Houston (CoE)

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andpublic health preparedness7. Also located in the city is a university that is considered to be oneof the leaders in nanotechnology research.To address these needs, this institution is developing an interdisciplinary undergraduatebiotechnology program. The new curriculum will provide students with a breadth of knowledgeand skills across a variety of scientific and technological disciplines. The program requiresstudents to enroll in classes that will provide them with a strong foundation in biology,chemistry, and information technology and computer science. The program also offers abioprocessing and bioinformatics track. These two tracks, in addition to enhancing employmentopportunities in the biotechnology industry, will also expose life science

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marybeth Lima P.E., Louisiana State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

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Biological & Agricultural

ruralearthen block housing. Hand tampered cores were dried, cured, and tested for compressivestrength. Thermal tests were also conducted on the cores. The students also developed a designfor mechanically compressing earth blocks, an improvement over the hand tamping process usedby the rural South African community.How the service learning projects integrated into the curriculumLSU. The first-year course BE 1252 is one of two courses in the core curriculum that involvesservice-learning. A junior level service-learning course in biomaterials requires students to workwith a middle or high school teacher to develop a grade-appropriate interactive lesson on anengineering property. Students work in groups to create an interactive lesson, with

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Schreuders, Utah State University; Brian Rutherford, Utah State University; Katrina Cox, Utah State University; Susan Mannon, Utah State University

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Biological & Agricultural

"uekgpegu."vjg{"gctp"lwuv"qpg/Ýhvj"*43'+"qh"cnn"dcej-elors degrees in physics 8 and just 20% in engineering 19.Kp"vjg"gpikpggtkpi"cpf"uekgpvkÝe"eqoowpkv{."vjgtg"ku"gogtikpi"eqpugpuwu"vjcv"qpg"yc{"vq"cfftguu"the under representation of women is to interest women in engineering by developing a gender-balanced curriculum and integrating it into existing high school science, math, and technologyeducation programs 4, 8, 9, 29. A gender-balanced curriculum is one that is equally appealing to menand women.A few recent studies credit the success in recruiting women into the biological sciences andmedicine to a gender-balanced curriculum in high school. Eccles (2003) and Spears (2004) foundthat young women who are strong in math tend to seek careers in the

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan

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Biological & Agricultural

and project management into engineering technology programs. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exhibition, Session 1348.73. Alford, E. and T. Ward. 1999. Integrating ethics into the freshman curriculum: an interdisciplinary approach. Proceedings of the 1999 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exhibition. Session 2561.74. Marshall, J. and J. Marshall. 2003. Integrating ethics education into the engineering curriculum. Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exhibition. Session 1675.75. Davis, M. 1992. Integrating ethics into technical courses: IIT’s experiment in its second year. 1992 ASEE

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Silvia Husted, Unicersidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez; Judith Virginia Gutierrez; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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course’ learning outcome, an exit survey was carried out. Importancethat students assigned to the course learning outcomes was assessed in a scale from 1: “none” to5: “a lot”, while the progress achieved by them regarding course learning outcomes was assessedin a scale from 1: “none” to 5: “a lot”) according to their own perception. Students consider thatstudied course’s learning outcomes are very important (mean of 4.93) and felt very confidentwith their progress in achieving assessed course outcomes (mean of 4.31).Final remarksTested creative experiences and course final projects allowed enhancement of creativity in foodengineering students; however, it is necessary to implement many more of such experiencesthroughout the curriculum because as

Conference Session

Innovations in biological and agricultural engineering education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Mankin, Kansas State University

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Biological & Agricultural

. Christianson, D.C. Davis, M.S. Trevisan, D.E. Calkins, and M.D. Cook. 1999. Assessing students’ design capabilities in an introductory design class. 29th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. Session 13b1: 8-13. ASEE: Washington, D.C.5. Lima, M. and W.C. Oakes. 2006. Service learning: Engineering in your community. Great Lakes Press: Wildwood, MO.6. Mankin, K.R., K.M. Boone, S. Flores, and M.R. Willyard. 2004. What agriculture students say motivates them to learn. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) J. 48(4): 6-11.7. Saviz, C.M., K.C. Schulz, W.J. King, and R.H. Turpin. 2001. Assessment measures to enhance teaching and curriculum effectiveness. 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abby M Kelly, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; David Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Roger Michael Hoy, University of Nebraska; Evan Curtis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Angela Kaye Pannier, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Richard R. Stowell P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Page 23.697.4course culminates in a written technical report and an oral presentation given to the department,their fellow students, and clients. Some previous capstone projects include: a stream restorationproject, development of an integrated energy and production system for a swine finishingoperation, design of a 3D imaging system for orthotic production, design of a standing columnwell for geothermal energy, development of a post-hole digger evaluation device, design of aradiation shield for the hepatic artery, design and development of a quarter-scale tractor, designof an automated weight filling mechanism for a pilot-scale ice cream manufacturer, design andinstatilliation of a laboratory-scale water pump facility, and design of a

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

lourdes gazca, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Enrique Palou, American University, Puebla, Mexico

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Biological & Agricultural

Food Engineering CoursesAbstractThe How People Learn (HPL) framework1, 2 was used to redesign two food engineering courses,Introduction to Engineering Design (EI-100) and Food Chemistry (IA-332), to further promotean interactive classroom while integrating multiple formative assessments by means of Tablet PCtechnologies3, 4. The HPL framework highlights a set of four overlapping lenses that can be usedto analyze any learning situation. In particular, it suggests that we ask about the degree to whichlearning environments are knowledge, learner, community, and assessment centered1, 2. TheVaNTH Observation System (VOS) is an assessment tool developed to capture qualitative andquantitative classroom observation data from teaching and learning

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan T. Curtis, Univeristy of Nebraska, Lincoln; Abby M. Kelly, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Johnathan Ian Edward McCoy, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; David Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Dennis D. Schulte P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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electronic evidence collection and analysis of student learning outcomes incourses. The discussion will include sample results of this tool and its utility in preparing a self-study for an ABET site visit. Finally, future goals in relation to continuous improvementpractices will be highlighted.Background As previously mentioned, the accreditation organization, ABET inc., includes continuousimprovement in its list of general criteria for evaluation. Furthermore, the ABET general criteriaof student outcomes, program educational objectives, and curriculum are synergistically relatedthrough the continuous improvement process. Student outcomes are descriptions of skills that astudent should be able to perform prior to graduation1. Currently, ABET

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ryan Drew Anderson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jeyamkondan Subbiah P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ashu Guru, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Nathan C. Rice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. My research is using computational modeling to integrate the systems in the food- energy-water (FEW) nexus. My current work involves connecting corn, water, ethanol, and beef systems to develop a comprehensive understanding of how these systems work together and affect each other. This will be a simplified model that will support the framework of an educational videogame that teaches the importance of systems-thinking in these fields.Dr. Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Jenny Keshwani is an Assistant Professor of Biological Systems Engineering and Science Literacy Spe- cialist in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest W. Tollner PE, University of Georgia; Qianqian Ma, University of Georgia; Caner Kazanci, University of Georgia

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Biological & Agricultural

results. In theory, one can model a curriculum withdata on documentation and retention of instruction at the course. An analogue of thermodynamictemperature appears to measure the importance of the respective course compartments. These correlateroughly to the numbers of connections associated with various course compartments. The temperaturevalues seemed not to be overly sensitive to the beta values used. We present an intense strategy todevelop documentation needed to model a given curriculum. The time-honored concept of cycling in acurriculum, of conceptual revisits, stands validated by the analysis. The Finn Cycling index describescycling system wide. The indirect/direct effects ratio describes how compartments other than adjacentcompartments

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Foutz P.E., University of Georgia

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Biological & Agricultural

highschool students have about engineering. [Students graduate from high school in late May andenter college in early August].The author of this manuscript taught an FYOS course section “Engineering Is Part of a LiberalEducation” where the learning objectives were to help students understand that developingsolutions to complex problems require the integrative nature of engineering. In this coursesection, lectures focused on a case study that will be called herein as the Farming Subdivision.The following outlines the case study. Urban sprawl from the Atlanta-metro area is a concern of Jackson County Georgia. In 2002, agricultural census data indicated that the county has approximately 42,000 acres in field crops and this dropped to just over

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Tech Session I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest Tollner, University of Georgia, Athens; John Schramski, University of Georgia; Caner Kazanci, University of Georgia

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Biological & Agricultural

of goal functionsand ecosystem indicators. IN Eco Targets, Goal Functions and Orientors (F. Muller and M.Leupelt, Eds). Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany.Jorgensen, S. E. and Y.M. Svirezhev. 2004. Towards a thermodynamic theory for ecologicalsystems. Elsevier Ltd. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.Haven, D.S. and R. Morales-Alamo. 1966. Aspects of biodeposition byoysters and other invertebrate filter feeders. Limnology and Oceanography 11(3):487-498.Kazanci, C. 2007. EcoNet: new software for ecological modeling, simulation and networkanalysis. Ecological Modeling 208(1): 3-8.Kazanci, C. and E.W. Tollner. 2008. Particle tracking: an integrated approach for solvingecological network models. J. Math. Biology (In Prep.).Matis, J.H., Patten, B.C., White

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Josh Ramey, Colorado School of Mines; Judy Schoonmaker, Colorado School of Mines; Sarah M. Ryan, Colorado School of Mines

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). Agrowing body of data supports the conclusion that active learning is indeed superior to thetraditional lecture format, both in terms of student retention and student performance(Natl.Acad.Sci, 2009; AAAS, 2011; PCAST, 2012; Singer, 2012). Recent efforts at ColoradoSchool of Mines to integrate biology into our engineering curriculum have led to a revisedfoundational biology course that has rigor and relevance for our engineering students. The movefrom traditional lecture to an active learning environment was key in our efforts to engage ourstudents, with the intent of improving our students’ comprehension of biology. Our course re-design involved a three-pronged approach in which we: (1) renovated a classroom to create astudio environment with wet

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Biological & Agricultural

Paper ID #14248Expanding Applicability of Senior Projects: Portable EGCC for GreenhousesDr. Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan UniversityDr. Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University Alamgir A. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are in mechanical en- gineering from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, fluid power, and instrumentation & control. He is a Registered Professional

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Bellmer, Oklahoma State University; Mary E. Rezac, Kansas State University; Danielle Julie Carrier, University of Arkansas; Daniel Humburg, South Dakota State University

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AC 2012-4802: DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI-UNIVERSITY GRADU-ATE BIOENERGY PROGRAMDr. Danielle Bellmer, Oklahoma State University Danielle Bellmer is an Associate Professor in biosystems and agricultural engineering at Oklahoma State University. She received her B.S. in food engineering from Michigan State University in 1992 and her Ph.D. in biological and agricultural engineering from Purdue University in 1996.Dr. Mary E. Rezac, Kansas State UniversityProf. Danielle Julie Carrier, University of Arkansas Danielle Carrier has been a faculty member since 1996, first at the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Canada) and since 2000 at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, Ark.) in the Department of Biological and

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirk D. Dolan, Michigan State University; Yinjie J. Tang, Washington University; Wei Liao, Michigan State University

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Biological & Agricultural

metabolic reactions under controlled variables. TheMathWorks grant-funded project of systems biology and kinetic process modeling relied onfundamental knowledge in biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, kinetics, and chemicalprocess engineering, which was integrated into the curriculum for four major courses at WUSTLand MSU. 1. Metabolic engineering (ChE596) at WUSTL focuses on analysis of complex interactions in biological systems and introduction of metabolic changes to achieve desired cellular properties [1]. Currently, numerous chemical compounds, ranging from pharmaceuticals to biofuel, have been produced with the aid of biological tools. The ability to efficiently synthesize natural or synthetic products requires a

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann D.. Christy, Ohio State University; Oladiran Fasina, Auburn University

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Biological & Agricultural

is the opinion of the authors that ePortfolios canmeet the goals of causing student self reflection, integration of coursework, and documentationof learning outcome achievement in either a one-time effort in a single course or a moredistributed effort spread over several years and several courses, however the distributed model ismore likely to produce a more polished product and more thorough student engagement. Use ofePortfolios is easily included in professional development and senior capstone design courses,where they are a natural way to present an expanded / illustrated resume or capstone projectreport. It is more challenging to find authentic approaches to incorporate ePortfolios in courseswith specific technical content such as Auburn

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josue Orellana, Washington State University; Fabiola Quiroa, Washington State University; Ala' Ibrahim Abu-Lail; Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University

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. Even in curricula were labs are offered, the approach used is generally atraditional one where students perform prescribed experiments with little or no critical reasoningof what they are performing 7. Therefore, students should be provided with integrative labexperiences that promote inquiry relevance using hands on experiences and team orientedapproaches. Such labs satisfy the vision of the National Science Foundation to improveengineering education 8. Although very important to biomedical engineers, implementing a cellular engineeringlaboratory in the biomedical curriculum is challenging for the following three main reasons.First, handling cells require students’ prior training on issues associated with safety, sterilizationand

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George E. Meyer, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Kim Cluff, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jeyamkondan Subbiah P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

muscle damage classification by morph metric (shape analysis), biochemical, and Raman spectral analysis to provide objective criteria for diagnosis and treatment moni- toring.Dr. Jeyamkondan Subbiah P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln Jeyamkondan Subbiah is an Associate Professor of food engineering at the University of Nebraska, Lin- coln, with joint appointments in the Departments of Biological Systems Engineering and Food Science & Technology. His research focuses on spectral imaging for predicting food quality (beef tenderness) and early diagnosis of human diseases (peripheral arterial disease). He has active research in the area of food safety engineering through integration of heat transfer model and

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammara Ramírez Apud L., Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Judith Virginia Gutierrez Cuba; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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students detect inconsistencies in theirargumentations. Tested PSLEs favored the development of students’ ability to argue throughoutthe curriculum. Very important differences (occurrence and quality) concerning argumentationamong individual students from the same semester were detected by means of qualitative dataanalyses, mainly with regards to adequacy of premises, organization of arguments, and quality ofclaims. Our results validate that argumentation is an essential skill in learning to solve studied Page 26.234.2food engineering problems as well as a powerful method for assessing problem-solving abilityfor both ill-structured and well