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Conference Session
Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
4  3  2 3  2  1 1  0 0  11 9 7 5 3 1 1 3 5 7 9 11 11 9 7 5 3 1 1 3 5 7 9 11  Learning Preferences Scale Learning Preferences Scale (a)                                                                                  (b
Conference Session
What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sirjana Dahal, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Richard H. Hall, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Glenn Morrison, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Seth Paul Lamble, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
the newly developed technologies and also one of the most importantcomponents to global problem solving. GIS technology was developed approximately 30years ago and already represents a billion dollar industry worldwide, growing at 25% peryear and serving about one million persons on a daily basis in more than 100 countries. GIStechnologies have been applied by a number of disciplines ranging from governments,nongovernmental organizations, businesses to educational institutions4. GIS differs fromother information systems in that it has very powerful capabilities for data analysis andmodeling and uses place to link the descriptive information from any number of differentdata sets3.B. GIS and Civil EngineeringThe use of GIS in civil engineering
Conference Session
Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Ross Pfluger, U.S. Military Academy; Weimin Wu, Stanford University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
conduct sampling pointsapproximately every 6 hours and can focus on proper execution of the lab. This laboratory isideally suited for a class size of 12-15 students. However, the lab could be scaled up with anadditional GC, more shaker table space, and the assistance of teaching assistants.The laboratory class in which this experimental procedure was designed is a 3.0-credit, lab-basedcourse that takes place at Stanford University once every two years and focuses on current topicsin applied microbiology. Each class is unique; therefore no student assessment data is currentlyavailable. The laboratory will best support ABET Engineering Criteria Program EducationalOutcome B, “an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
Conference Session
What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University; Mary Margaret Monica Small, Clarkson University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
b, d, i, k HW, project assess the effects of climate change processes on earth systems To enable students to understand the current global policies as related to HW, h, j climate change discussion To prepare students to present their work professionally g project *(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; (e) an ability to identify
Conference Session
Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Brandes, Lafayette College, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
, Vol 21, No. 18. Amadei, B. and R. Sandekian, 2010. Model of Integrating Humanitarian Development into Engineering Education. ASCE Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice. Vol 136, Issue 2, pp. 84-92.9. Smith, J.H., and D. Brandes, 2010. Academic support for Engineers Without Borders-USA student chapters: The Lafayette College experience. ASEE Spring 2010 Mid-Atlantic Section Conference, Lafayette College10. Mihelcic, J.R., J.C. Crittenden, M.J. Small, D.R. Shonnard, D.R. Hokanson, Q Zhang, H Chen, S.A. Sorby, V.U. James, J.W. Sutherland, and J.L. Schnoor, 2003. Sustainability Science and Engineering: The Emergence of a New Metadiscipline. Environ. Sci. Technol., Vol 37, 23
Conference Session
Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Isaac W. Wait, Marshall University; Richard F. McCormick, Marshall University; Sydney M. Wait, Marshall University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
should be investigated throughexperimentation, and pointed toward the laboratory equipment they will need to conduct theexperiments. In this project, students were responsible for: (a) identifying the input parametersthat would be investigated, (b) identifying existing analytical methods for characterizingdependent variables, (c) developing new analytical methods for characterizing behavior where anexisting formalized approach did not exist, (d) creating an experimental matrix that summarizedthe key parameters under evaluation during each run of the experiment, and (e) developingsuitable datasheets, lab notebooks, and other data storage methods for collecting and preservingthe results of experimentation. Because students are typically unfamiliar
Conference Session
Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jonathan Wiggins, University of Colorado, Boulder; Mary E. McCormick, Tufts University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
toaddress these challenges? What will be the potential impact(s) of your recommendations? Whatare the foreseeable consequences of implementing your ideas?Question B: A friend of yours (who is not an engineer) has recently returned from the PeaceCorp work she was doing in a small village in Tanzania. She discussed the challenges the peoplethere were facing and asked what you would do as an engineer to improve the quality of life.What major technical issues would impact your recommendations? What major nontechnicalissues would impact your recommendations? What are some examples of products or servicesthat might you design for the community? What would be the potential impacts of thesechanges? What are the foreseeable challenges?Appendix BFigure 2
Conference Session
Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Philip J. Parker, University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
. Despotakis. 2010 “Known and Unknown Weaknesses in Software Animated Demonstrations (Screencasts): A Study in Self-Paced Learning Settings.” Journal of Information Technology Education, Vol. 9, pp. 81-98. 3. Lee, M., S. Pradhan, B. Dalgarno. 2008. “The Effectiveness of Screencasts and Cognitive Tools as Scaffolding for Novice Object-Oriented Programmers.” Journal of Information Technology Education. Vol. 7, pp. 61-80 Page 22.1635.7
Conference Session
Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jean D. MacRae, University of Maine
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
. Rodhe, S. Sörlin, P.K. Snyder, R. Constanza, U. Svedin, M. Falkenmark, L. Karlberg, R.W. Corell, V.J. Fabry, J. Hansen, B. Walker, D. Liverman, K. Richardson, P. Crutzen, J.A. Foley. 2009. A safe operating space for humanity. Nature 261(24 September), 472-475.5. Mihelcic, J.R., J.B. Zimmerman. 2010. Environmental Engineering: Fundamentals, Sustainability, Design. John Wiley and Sons.6. PBS. 2006. Design/e2. PBS Home Video, Kontentreal.7. L.D. Fink. 2003. Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses. Jossey-Bass.8. Felder, R.M. 1993. Reaching the second tier – learning and teaching styles in college science education. Journal of College Science Teaching 23(5), 286
Conference Session
What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mahbub Uddin, Trinity University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
science students. Thiscourse is designed to introduce student basic knowledge and skills necessary to understand thenature of environmental problems, raise awareness and concerns for contemporaryenvironmental issues, identification of sources for environmental pollutions, design and analysisof the current technologies for environmental pollution control. The objectives of this course areas follows: a) To understand the principles of Chemistry and Microbiology used in environmental engineering. b) To perform preliminary design and analysis of treatment processes for water and air pollutions and hazardous waste. c) To recognize and understand contemporary environmental issues. d) To understand professional and ethical
Conference Session
Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Victoria Chen, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; K.J. Rogers, P.E., University of Texas, Arlington
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
AC 2011-314: ENGINEERING SUSTAINABLE CIVIL ENGINEERSMelanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington Dr. Melanie Sattler is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. In her 7 years at UT Arlington, she has served as Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator for 21 projects involving emissions measurement, air quality modeling, or air pollution control technologies. She teaches 5 graduate courses in air pollution, and is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas.Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington Dr. Yvette Pearson Weatherton received her Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science (Environmental Engineering) from the
Conference Session
What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brett Borup, Brigham Young University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
significantly different than consulting engineers and owners of treatment plants.Statistical comparison also showed that a group’s ideas of their own values were significantlydifferent than the four other groups’ ideas of that group’s values in over 40 percent of the cases.Results of the surveys also showed that groups perceive more differences in each others’ valuesystems than is apparent by comparing the mean weights of the values assigned by each group forthemselves with each other. Comparing individuals’ weights of the values with how those individualsbelieved the other groups would weight the values shows that there were differences inapproximately one half of the cases.Information obtained from the survey showed that it is likely that there will