Conference Session

Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Darrell K. Kleinke, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

innovation methodology with biomimicry design principles and apply to classroom topics; • demonstrate the ability to innovate using the NABC philosophy; N=Needs, A=Approach, B=Benefits per cost, C=Competition • describe an ergonomic design idea inspired by nature using the NABC approach, and • assess communication skills through peer evaluation.The entire task is broken down in a step-by-step process to insure consistent delivery andassessment. The process was developed using the biomimicry design process and can beapplied to any situation that demands similar learning and communication skills.The PlanThere are four basic steps to the overall plan for completion. The scenario described in the firsttwo steps can be modified for

Conference Session

Methods, Cases, and Directions

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bidhan C. Roy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Osama M. Jadaan, University of Mount Union; Mitchell Dean Cornelius, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

section describing the model problems wedevised for an engineering economy analysis. Finally, we conclude by describing the futuredirection of this study.Understanding an Income StatementThe purpose of an income statement is to provide investors the most accurate description of thecompany’s profitability over a set period of time, usually a fiscal quarter (3 months) or a fiscalyear (12 months). This includes an estimate of the firm’s sale, costs, increase or loss in intangiblevalue, taxes, outstanding shares, and how the resulting net profit is divided among shareholders.But as stated earlier, we would be dealing with operational costs. Among them are2 – (a) Total Revenues: This is the amount of money earned by selling the product. (b) Cost

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pablo Biswas, Texas A&M International University; Runchang Lin, Texas A&M International University; Ramesh Hanumanthgari, Texas A&M International University; Sri Bala Vojjala

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

semester. Table 3 represents the homeworkperformance data and course grades for 153 students (who completed the course) takingBusiness Math I and II between 2008 and 2011 [Lin et al.[18]]:. Based on the course grade withhomework performance, it is found that students who earned an “A” submitted almost allassigned homework during the semester. On the other hand, if the student submitted only 63% oftheir homework did not succeed at the end. Another observation states that homework score isalso correlated with the final course grade. For example, when a student earned an “A” on thecourse, his/her homework score was above 90 in average. Similar conclusion can be made forthose students who scored “B,” “C,” “D,” and “F.” Many TAMIU students work very

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wolter J. Fabrycky PE P.E., Virginia Tech and Academic Applications International

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Systems Engineering

, Proceedings, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Louisville, KY, June 21, 2010.2) Educating the Engineer of 2020, National Academy of Engineering, Washington, DC: Page 25.95.14 National Academies Press, 2005.3) Panitz B., Senior Editor, Training Technology’s Maestros, American Society for Engineering Education, PRISM, November, 1997.4) Bode H. W., Report to the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U. S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC, 1967.5) Blanchard, B. S. and W. J. Fabrycky, Systems Engineering and Analysis, Fifth (30th Anniversary) Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2011.6) Fabrycky, W. J. and E. A. McCrae, Systems

Conference Session

Technology and Equipment to Improve IE Instruction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard A. Pitts Jr., Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

, other students reported “It was a good course, and the robotswere pretty fun. The simulation of a part being cut and watching it in real time was awesome.”Another student said, “The concept of this course was very interesting and can be applied toplenty of real-life applications.”Final course grade data indicate that all students enrolled in the IRAM courses earned passinggrades. Final average grades were in the B range, approximately 79.5%. Three students earnedA’s in IEGR 488; two students earned A’s in IEGR 470; and one student earned an A in IEGR468. Figure 3 displays the distribution of final grades for each course.Goal 3 - Assessing educational impact with mini-module laboratory projects for problemsolving.The review of course syllabi

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Texas A&M International University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

9design we w used the Bernd B Bruegg ge and Allenn H. Dutoit Design Lifee Cycle Moddel. Later in 22005we used an incremen ntal design an nd developm ment processs, which allow ws for moree flexibility wwhenneeded as well as forr parallel dev velopment frrom various sub-groups which was eessential to ttheteam. Ou ur incrementaal design floow followed many sequeential ‘Validaation V’ dessigns which tthengave it a ‘W’ formatiion which reepresents thee synchronizaation of mulltiple teams w workingtogether. The team fo ound that thee ‘W’ paradiigm works e xceedingly w well for the level ofmodulariity they weree using. Desiign paradigm ms are generrally taught iin systems enngineeringcourses however

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia; Alexandra Coso Strong, Georgia Institute of Technology; Matthew E. McFarland, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

referenced assessments 17, 23. Authors Wiggins and McTighe24, asone example, recommend a “backward design” framework for designing assessment methodsand learning experiences based on the desired learning outcomes. For interdisciplinaryteamwork, in this case, sub-outcomes could be utilized. One IGERT proposal, for instance,subdivided the teamwork and professionalism learning outcome into “(a) an understanding ofgroup dynamics associated with leadership, membership, and peer to peer interactions, (b) theability to listen, give, and receive feedback, (c) ability to set appropriate goals, milestones, anddivision of labor”3. By considering these learning objectives during the course design phase,faculty can avoid utilizing methods that do not provide a

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Timothy L.J. Ferris, University of South Australia; Joseph J. Ekstrom, Brigham Young University; Mary D. VanLeer, Perceptive-Systems; Garry Roedler, Lockheed Martin

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

engineering, the workdoes provide insight into what is important in the discipline and can serve as a guide toundergraduate curriculum developersBackgroundGRCSE is built on an holistic interpretation of curriculum as concerning the total context inwhich education is provided, and as such the recommendations address five primary areas of asystems engineering program:5 1) student entrance expectations; 2) a curriculum architecture comprised of: a. preparatory material, b. a core body of systems engineering knowledge (the CorBoK), c. domain or program-specific knowledge, and d. a capstone experience; 3) outcomes every graduate should achieve; 4) objectives every graduate should achieve three to five years

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim L. Brower, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

water tower apparatus must be easily drainable 7 Power input must be typical 110 V 8 Device must be fully automatedEach team was allocated a role and a set of responsibilities, viz: 1) Integrating Contractor Team a. Acts as the Project Manager for the project b. Acts as budget officer c. Assures an adequate amount of energy available and characterizes flow d. Determines timeline, tracks progress e. Assembles integration specifications from each team f. Writes final report 2) Sensor Design Team a. Responsible for sensor, pump, & shut-off system specification and design b. Computer interface and readout, coding and formatting c

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; John K. Gershenson, Michigan Technological University; Amilcar Alejandro Rincon-Charris, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon; Carlos A. Alvarado, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Jose A. Rojas, Universidad del Turabo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

Pre-Phase A Phase A Phase B Phase C Phase D Design Problem System Level Parameter Level Optimized Fabrication, Assembly, Analysis

Conference Session

Pedagogical Advancements in Engineering Management

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology; Anirban Ganguly, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

Tragedy: Union Carbide chemical plantAdditionally, the students will also be required to complete a weekly survey questionnaire aftereach lecture / module so that the instructors and the course developers can use student feedbackas a part of continuous process improvement. The structured questionnaire will be a blend of Page 25.1090.7ranking and open-ended questions and will require feedback from the students regarding theoverall quality of the lecture and the discussions / case studies. A sample questionnaire isprovided in Appendix B of the paper.ConclusionsThe authors admit that the set of failures used for the alpha version of this course, to

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Travis P, Dunn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Joseph M. Sussman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Naomi E. G. Stein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Louis Uniman, Steer Davies Gleave

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Systems Engineering

. Sussman, J., et. al. (2007), “The CLIOS Process: A User’s Guide.”6. Mitchell, R., Agle, B., and Wood, D. Toward a theory of stakeholder identification and salience:Defining the principle of who and what really counts. Academy of Management. The Academy ofManagement Review, Oct 1997; 22, 4; ABI/INFORM Global, p. 853. Page 25.797.11

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benito Flores, Universidad de Monterrey

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-5573: A SYSTEMS ENGINEERING CAPSTONE COURSE THATMAKES A DIFFERENCEDr. Benito Flores, Universidad de Monterrey Page 25.114.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A SYSTEMS ENGINEERING CAPSTONE COURSE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCEAbstractThis paper describes how a Capstone Course in the area of Systems Engineering andEngineering Management resulted in a very positive and productive learning experience forthe students enrolled in a particular Engineering baccalaureate program. Research shows thatpractical capstone courses are linked to high levels of student engagement resulting inimproved

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

) Curricula Design and Materials Development, (b) Instruction Delivery Systems, (c) Student Experiential Learning, and (d) Student Recruitment and Retention.(a) Curricula Design and Materials Development BGREEN is a STEM project that supports the integration of agricultural sciences withthe basic and applied aspects of the traditional STEM disciplines[6]. The focus of BGREEN is tomeet current and future sustainable energy workforce needs, and to better prepare students towork at different USDA agencies. Therefore, curricula will be developed/adapted based oninputs from faculty and USDA leaders. A curriculum development team has been establishedwith members representing university and USDA leaders. The curriculum development team

Conference Session

Methods, Cases, and Directions

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pil-Won On, University of Missouri, Columbia; Luis Occena, University of Missouri

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-5133: INSTRUCTOR’S PERSPECTIVES OF TRANSFORMINGA TRADITIONAL ENGINEERING ECONOMICS COURSE INTO A FULLYONLINE DELIVERYMs. Pil-Won On, University of Missouri, Columbia Pil-Won On is am Instructional Designer/E-learning Specialist at the College of Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia. On holds an M.S. in instructional systems technology from Indiana University, Bloomington.Dr. Luis Occena, University of Missouri, Columbia Page 25.787.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Instructor’s Perspectives of Transforming a Traditional Engineering

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University; Ronald Lessard, Norwich University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4299: INTRODUCING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING CONCEPTSIN A SENIOR CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSEDr. Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University Michael Prairie is an Electrical Engineer who spent 15 years in the U.S. Air Force, managing R&D programs and developing various optical sensor technologies, and then ten years in industry developing infrared system concepts for DoD clients. In 2008, he returned to Norwich University, his alma mater, to teach electrical and computer engineering. His current interests include integrating sensors into embedded systems for controlling processes in various applications that support the courses he teaches.Prof. Ronald Lessard, Norwich University

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise H. Bauer, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Kansas State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4451: A REVIEW OF CAPSTONE COURSE DESIGNS USED ININDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMSDr. Denise H. Bauer, University of Idaho, Moscow Denise H. Bauer received her Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 2007. She received a M.S. in industrial engineering as well as a B.S. in engineering dcience from the University of Tennessee. Bauer’s research in engineering education centers around the use of technology mainly as a means of communication for remote engineering group work. She received a NAE CASEE postdoctoral fellowship to study what communication methods students used to communicate with group members during online classes and their feelings on their importance. She is also

Conference Session

Methods, Cases, and Directions

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ted Eschenbach P.E., University of Alaska, Anchorage; Neal A. Lewis, University of Bridgeport; Yiran Zhang, University of Bridgeport

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3138: WHEN TO START COLLECTING SOCIAL SECURITY:DESIGNING A CASE STUDYDr. Ted Eschenbach P.E., University of Alaska, Anchorage Ted Eschenbach, P.E., is the principal of TGE Consulting, an Emeritus Professor of engineering man- agement at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and the Founding Editor Emeritus of the Engineering Management Journal. He is the author or coauthor of more than 200 publications and presentations, in- cluding 15 books. With his coauthors, he has won best paper awards at ASEE, ASEM, ASCE, and IIE conferences, and the 2009 Grant Award for the best article in The Engineering Economist. He earned his B.S. from Purdue in 1971, his doctorate in industrial engineering from Stanford University

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3342: A REVIEW OF NON-TENURE-TRACK, FULL-TIME FAC-ULTY AT SYSTEMS CENTRIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (SCSE) PRO-GRAMSKahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology Kahina Lasfer is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Systems Engineering at Stevens Institute of Tech- nology. Her research area is based on analyzing and creating a systems-based approach for the graduate systems engineering education for the 21st century. She participated in many projects at the school of sys- tems and enterprises including a project to create a model curriculum in graduate software engineering. She has a master’s degree in computer engineering. She worked with Lucent Technologies as a Software Developer and Software Designer/Architect

Conference Session

Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas; Edward A. Pohl, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

economic analysis, sustainable engineering, and integrated resource management. She is a member of ASEE, ASEM, APICS, IIE, and SWE. She is a licensed P.E. in Kansas.Dr. Edward A. Pohl, University of Arkansas Edward A. Pohl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Pohl spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he served in a variety of engineering, analysis, and academic positions during his career. He received a Ph.D. in system and industrial engineering from the University of Arizona in 1995, a M.S. in reliability engineering from the University of Arizona in 1993, a M.S. in system engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in 1988, a M.S

Conference Session

Integrating Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen M. Bursic, University of Pittsburgh

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

, introduced the same course material, and students were given the samehomework assignments, quizzes, and exams. Clickers were introduced in the experimentalsection but not in the two comparison sections. The experimental section (fall, 2011) consistedof 67 industrial engineering students and while comparison section A (fall, 2010) also consistedof only industrial engineering students (61 students enrolled), comparison section B (fall, 2011)consisted of 69 students that were primarily civil engineers but also included students frommechanical, computer, and electrical engineering. In addition, while both the experimental andcomparison section A were taught in two one hour and fifteen minute lectures per week,comparison section B was taught in one two

Conference Session

Integrating Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Sean Michael Schmidt, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3147: HYBRID DELIVERY OF ENGINEERING ECONOMY TOLARGE CLASSESKellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology Kellie Grasman serves as an instructor in engineering management and systems engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She holds graduate degrees in engineering and business admin- istration from the University of Michigan and began teaching in 2001 after spending several years in industry positions. She was named the 2011-12 Robert B. Koplar Professor of Engineering Management for her achievements in online learning. She serves as an eMentor for the University of Missouri System and earned a Faculty Achievement Award for teaching.Dr. Suzanna Long, Missouri

Conference Session

Instructional Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naveen Seth, New Community College at CUNY; Donald P. O'Keefe, Farmingdale State College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

ork. The estim mates repressent “planneed value” forr a task and aarecompared d with actuaal value that is i accountedd for while trracking prodduction whenn the taskcommencces. The proj oject manageer collects job b tickets from the site thhat show ratee of productiionfor the taask. The dataa tells them if i they are unnder or over budget or ahhead of or behind scheddule.The impo ortance has always a been stressed thaat project maanagers shouuld be aware of how theproject was w estimated d in case anyy changes occcur.Data thatt is proprietaary or that is acquired thrrough a subsscription fee can presentt a barrier

Conference Session

Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

levels of productivity. Such exhortations only create adversarial relationships, as the bulk of the causes of low quality and low productivity belong to the system and thus lie beyond the power of the work force.11. a. Eliminate work standards (quotas) on the factory floor. Substitute leadership. b. Eliminate management by objective. Eliminate management by numbers, numerical goals. Substitute leadership.12. a. Remove barriers that rob the hourly paid worker of his right to pride in workmanship. The responsibility of supervisors must be changed from sheer numbers to quality. b. Remove barriers that rob people in management and engineering of their right to pride in workmanship. This means, inter alia, abolishment of the

Conference Session

Pedagogical Advancements in Engineering Management

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

and multiple dimensions of learning. The rubric has been reproduced in Appendix B. 3. The data obtained was based on Likert Scale and was tabulated and recorded using an excel spreadsheet. The scale is named after its inventor, psychologist Rensis Likert and is the most w idely used approach to scaling responses in survey research. Principles of Likert Scale are outlined in Appendix C. 4. Anthony F. Gregorc is best known for his theory of a Mind Styles Model and Gregorc Style Delineator. Discovery approach was strongly influenced by Gregorc’s Mind Styles Model. Dr. Gregorc's powerful and widely used instrument is shown in Appendix D. 5. The data collected has been tabulated using an excel

Conference Session

Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaseen Mahmud, Morgan State University; Masud Salimian, Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

the researcher anonymously; with 5 out of the 10students who completed the course responding.The students attending the IEGR461 were already familiar with the structure of the class and itstime requirements. They continued to report: a high self-confidence in their knowledge of thematerial; strengthening of their time management skills; and beneficial participation in a grouplearning environment. They unanimously agreed that enough help was available from theinstructor, classmates, and the supplemental materials.Although the students responding to the survey self-assessed their grades as either ‘A’ or B’, agoal of the survey was to parse out problems areas related to the failure or reduce performanceon the topic tests. When asked, ‘what

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Douglas Brown, Middle Tennessee State University; Saleh M. Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

wireless access point (WAP) for 802.11 B/G access for wireless enabled devices (laptops, PDAs, etc). The specifications for this router (hardware only) are found in [1]. Sierra Wireless PinPoint X Modem – this ruggedized cellular modem is used as a Wide Area Network, WAN, (internet) connection endpoint for the ambulance as well as transmitting the GPS location of the ambulance to assist in computer aided dispatching. The specifications of this modem are listed in [2]. Specifications of the GPS collection & transmittal capabilities and configuration are listed in [3]. Sierra Wireless RJ11 Analog to IP Gateway – this device is used to simulate Local Exchange Carrier, LEC, “dial-tone” to an EKG device (Medtronics LP12

Conference Session

Assessment and Accreditation in Engineering Management

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maxwell Reid, Auckland University of Technology

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

theconsequent accreditation requirements of the Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand(IPENZ).The four-year BE programme is internationally benchmarked to the graduate profile agreedby the member countries of the Washington Accord (WA). In New Zealand, the Institute ofProfessional Engineers (IPENZ) acts as the approval and accrediting body in New Zealandand are a signatory of the Accord1.AUT Bachelor programmesAUT offers a four year Bachelor of Engineering (BE) (honours) programme and a three yearBachelor of Engineering Technology (B Eng Tech) programme. The four year BE (Honours)programme at AUT is designed for students who wish to become engineers and preparesgraduates for membership of IPENZ (MIPENZ). The mathematical underpinning of

Conference Session

Methods, Cases, and Directions

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph C. Hartman, University of Florida

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

’ of Engineering Economy,” Proceedings of the 2006 American Society forEngineering Education Conference, (CD-ROM), June, 2006.7. Hartman, J.C., “Using ‘Real World’ Problems in Engineering Economy,” Proceedings of the 2004American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, (CD-ROM), June, 2004.8. Peterson, W.R., R.E. Landaeta and B. Magary, “Is it Time for a New Paradigm?” Proceedings of the 2005American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference (CD-ROM), June, 2005.9. Voss, Pieter A., James M. Tien, Anil K. Goyal, “A Risk Analytic Approach to Learning EngineeringEconomy,” Proceedings of the 1996 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference (CD-ROM),June, 1996

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Bodenhamer, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ivan G. Guardiola, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Steven Michael Corns; Cihan H. Dagli, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Systems Engineering

iterative loop of divergent-convergent thinking b. Maintain sight of the big picture by including systems thinking and systems design c. Handle uncertainty d. Make decisions e. Think as part of a team in a social process f. Think and communicate in several languages of design.Hence, in an effort to increase the effective teaching of systems engineering and designof complicated systems we sought to increase these efforts by developing a capstonecourse. The capstone course approach to design engineering education has evolved overthe years from “made up” projects devised by faculty to industry-sponsored projectswhere companies provide “real” problems, along with the expertise and financialsupport3. Following this proven and widely