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James vanPutten; Brad Mulder; John Krupczak

alreadyexists, the student’s design must incorporate original work of some type. The goal of thisrequirement is to avoid the putting together of a kit. To reduce the possibility of a cut and tryapproach to design, students must also commit to developing an understanding of the physicalprinciples involved in any device that they build. The projects submitted by each student werereviewed for approval by the instructor and shop director. For those student who do not want topropose their own design project, the annual ASME Student Design Contest Design Problemserved as a default project.Course StructureThe structure and schedule of the course are summarized in Table 1. The course was broken intosegments each requiring approximately two weeks. The first

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Corrado Poli; Brian Riggs; Beverly Woolf

outlined in Figure 1. The topics covered in the IMIM are presented in a sequentialorder to force the user to learn in a organized manner. A. Introduction E. Design Strategies for Injection Molding B. Description of the Injection Molding Process 1. Effects of Mold Closure Direction C. Injection Molding Part Cost 2. Effects of Parting Surface Location 1. Material Cost 3. Possible Redesign Solutions 2. Processing Cost F. Summary 3. Tooling Cost G

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Tamie Veith; John E. Kobza; Mario G. Beruvides; C. Patrick Koelling

astandard interface for instructional multimedia. Information is grouped under topics. A buttonfor each topic is present at all times to allow quick access to each section of the program. After atopic button is chosen, the instructional information for the chosen section is presented in a large Page 2.299.1window. More information about the section can then be accessed through the use of a Next Session 2457button, or the information can be reviewed by pressing the Replay button or the Back button.(See Figure 1.)The multimedia system in this study provides a non

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1997 Annual Conference

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Michael Khader

thesynchronous and asynchronous modes to form a new learning environment that can becustomized o fit the need of each individual learner while maintaining the integrity of thelearning experience. The courses selected for this experience are of technical nature. Course selectioncriteria in this project include a hands-on component to explore the problems associatedwith offering lab-based courses in distance learning format [1]. One of the coursesselected is a C/C++ application programming offered to junior level students in theElectrical Engineering Technology program. Although course includes an extensive setof project based hands-on work, it has a substantial theoretical component includingalgorithms and performance analysis. Currently, the

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Henry W. Kraebber

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Shamil F. Daghestani; William G. Sullivan

learning in the course. These predictions can then beused to offer individual tutoring to students who are found to be “at risk.”A valid surrogate measure of learning is assumed to be the final weighted score in this 2-hoursophomore level course. In this study the final weighted score is the dependent variable, whichis determined as follows.Final weighted score = 0.20 (homework/quiz score) + 0.25 (test 1 score) + 0.25 (test 2 score) + 0.30 (final examination score)The independent variables include gender (GNDR), academic level (LVL), grade point average(QCA), SAT math score (MATH), SAT verbal score (VERB) and high school class standing (HSRank %). Further delineations regarding particular engineering major, morning (AM) versusafternoon

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Alan K. Karplus

, Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund and Factory Mutual Research (1) was chosen.Four suggested topics were offered:1. Guarding of PTO's (Power Take Offs),2. Guarding of infeeds of harvesting equipment,3. Use of high strength composites in removable guards for equipment exposed to rugged field conditions; and,4. Develop a system that permits a wider range of protected motion than conventional seat belts for operators of tractors equipped with ROPES (Rollover Protection Structures).At the first meeting of the 1996 Spring Mechanical Engineering laboratory course anintroduction to team and team member dynamics was presented following which each ofthe four teams was directed to select a topic. Outside the laboratory was a large industrialFord tractor

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Thomas F. Hess; Shulin Chen; Robert F. Rynk; Larry G. King; Ann L. Kenimer

unfamiliar with engineering design procedures.COURSE CONTENTThe natural systems course is divided into two sections; Part 1 deals with basic introductorymaterial, theory, design and evaluation procedures; Part 2 covers specific applications of naturalsystems. As envisioned, Part 1 will be presented by the instructors with Part 2 emphasizing aself-learning approach within a design team. Materials for the course will be included in anoverall course manuscript with supplemental information supplied on CD-ROM.To date, the course manuscript consists of the following chapter topics and subject matter: Part 1 - Natural Treatment Systems: Mechanisms of Action and Design Considerations Part 1 of the course gives a firm theoretical background related to

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Il-Hong Jung; Hosoon Ku; D. L. Evans

authoring and delivering electronic quizzes/tests. We demonstrate this tool andcompare it with traditional paper-based tests. The tool has been classroom tested and will beavailable for potential users. Quizzes are easily constructed, updated or built from test item databases by using this tool.Graphics (using several graphics file formats) for questions and/or answers are easilyincorporated as are digital video clips (AVI files). This tool is well suited for pre- and post-exams, student assessment, and self-evaluations.1. Introduction Assessment and evaluation (A&E) are important elements in teaching and learning. Theseactivities can, and should, consist of a variety of activities. Good educational practices dictatethat assessment be

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Stephan C. Werges; David L. Naylor

available in real time to a broad range of usersvia the WWW. Since the NIIF is available on the WWW for public use, there are many specialdesign issues that must be considered. These issues include: 1) The efficient scheduling andqueuing of measurement jobs that may take one or more instruments to perform; 2) Securityprecautions to prevent malicious use of the facility; 3) Making the NIIF fault tolerant and robust;and 4) Designing the client user interface to be intuitive and easy to use for a wide range of users.To meet these challenges we have developed an object oriented client/server architecture and aMeasurement Applications Programming Interface (MeAPI) for the NIIF.The basic architecture for the NIIF server consists of four integral parts

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William E. Cole

operating data very well. Additionally, these models cannot account for the individualnuances of operating equipment and are not able to accommodate changes as the equipment ages.Consequently realistic models cannot be created from first principles within the scope of a onesemester project.An alternative technique to model complex processes is to utilize neural networks. Neuralnetwork modeling contrasts with conventional computer modeling in that a detailedunderstanding of the process is not required. The neural network uses operating data to createthe model. Neural networks have been used to model complex processes such as distillationcolumns,1 nuclear reactors,2 and automotive fuel injection.3 Additionally, realistic models can becreated within

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Barry J. Farbrother

faculty who had to be convinced thatsuch a dramatic upheaval in the departments modus operandi was necessary. Therealization that "change IS the status quo" coincided with the appointment of a newdepartment head who pro-posed a "clean sheet of paper" approach following hisappointment and which was enthusiastically accepted. The unanimous approval of thefaculty is absolutely essential if the task is to be completed in a reasonable time frame andif all faculty members are to maintain their sanity!! We will not consider the task fullycompleted until the first cohort of students graduate in May 1998.Phase 1 of the curriculum restructuring process started in the early 1990's with adepartmental discussion which culminated on December 17, 1993 with the

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J. M. Mendel; H. H. Kuehl

EE students, and are discussed in Sec. II. B.The ring surrounding the central area of the diagram is divided into four sectors which arelabeled with the four topical areas into which modern electrical engineering can be divided: (1)Communication, Control, and Signal Processing, (2) Computer Engineering, (3)Electromagnetics and Energy Conversion, and (4) Electronic Devices and Circuits. Under eachof the four topical areas are listed two “entry-level courses,” which are prerequisites to most ofthat area’s more advanced courses. Students are required to take all of the entry-level courses inthree of the four areas. The topical areas together with their entry-level courses are discussed inSec. II. C.The more advanced courses are listed in the

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1997 Annual Conference

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David E. Clough

within our Engineering Center andto adjacent buildings on the Boulder Campus of the University of Colorado. The apparatus iscontrolled by computer using the National Instruments’ LabVIEW software running on anotebook PC. The interface is via the printer port of the PC, thus avoiding specialized interfacecards internal to the computer; consequently, different computers can be used conveniently.The structure of the fluid-flow module is simple: it is a single water circulation loop with flowdriven by a small centrifugal pump. Circulation rate is manipulated via an electronic controlvalve and measured with an electronic turbine meter. Water flows into the top of a 1-meter-highacrylic standpipe and exits the standpipe through a 9-meter-long helical

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M. N. Borges; F. H. Vasconcelos; M. Lewis

approach from knowledge-based, focused on the content and teacher-centered to competence-based, focused on learningoutcomes and student-centered. This change can be expressed in the diagram of figure 1. Product Learning Outcomes Teacher Student Objectives Process Page 2.306.3 Figure 1 - Change in the Pedagogical

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Joan A. Burtner

Table 1 includes a list of the projects we used in the Spring of 1992. By this time, theauthor was an instructor in the course. Therefore, this table includes the author’s personal ratingand comments about each project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION RATING COMMENTS Auxiliary view training aid Good We still use it in our graphics course Drawing room equipment organizer Good We still use these organizers, more expensive due to the quantity of wood required, mature students chosen for this project Multiple can crusher

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O. G. Petersen; Steven Barnicki; Cynthia Barnicki

. Faculty members who are renewed will receive employmentcontracts in April. Those faculty members who are not renewed may appeal the decision.Departmental Peer Review Committee (DPRC) The DPRC committee consists of all faculty members with professorial rank. Followinga period of time for review by DPRC of all appropriate material, the DPRC Chairperson conductsa secret ballot pertaining to each faculty member being reviewed. The ballot calls for asatisfactory, unsatisfactory, or unsure indication on each of the following evaluation items: 1. Effective Classroom Instruction as measured by peer perception of the range of knowledge involved in subjects taught, student evaluation of the faculty member’s teaching

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Thomas R Phillips

laboratory or practical work is located and to what extent that work is reflected inthe nominal course credit. There are general formulations for credit in Canada and Mexico, butdifferences can be found in the policies of individual institutions.Canadian programs seem to be conservative in giving credit. For example: 1) A course descriptionfor ‘Dynamics of Mechanical Systems’ indicates three credits, but the course actually consists of fourhours lecture and one hour of lab. 2) A standard course in Electromagnetic Fields shows three Page 2.308.3credits for three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. The same course at another school is

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Dr. Mihir K. Das

program within theframework of MESA Summer Camp for underrepresented minority students planned for theSummer 1994. Page 2.33.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONProject Goals and Objectives:Twenty senior high school students with very high academic potential were targeted for theFDSC to impress upon them the importance of applied sciences, mathematics and engineering.The overall goals and objectives of the FDSC were as follows: 1) Increase students’ understanding of mathematics and science concepts, and how they are used in real-life engineering. 2) Emphasizing to students aware that

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Karen Frair; Karan L. Watson

Engineering students and faculty take Several FC faculty have volunteered time and design activities to the 5th and 6th materials grade campuses at local schools TAMU Tours of campus and laboratory One FC faculty arranged with MEP and WEP activities for local community the tours and raised funds for the buses. centers serving 2nd through 4th graders. ASU Collaboration with girl scouts to WISE offer 1 week camps for 1&2, 3&4, and 5&6 graders.Middle School TAMU SWE one week residential camp FC

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George H. Sehi

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Mark J. Sebern

schools that, although faculty sometimes had to struggle to switch to anobject-oriented paradigm, students who started out with objects had little difficulty with theconcepts. For this reason, we chose a variation of the “objects early” approach, and adopted atextbook that embodied this philosophy3. Since we felt that the Standard Template Library (STL)4is a critical part of the evolving ANSI/ISO C++ standard, we incorporated additional material onsimple uses of STL containers and iterators. For the same reason, we decided to stress a stringclass library and to de-emphasize character arrays (C-style strings), especially in the first course(CS-182).The result of this planning was the set of course topics shown in Table 1. We were

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P.E., Dr. Henry L. Welch

student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I hadalways considered the possibility of teaching a course in that area. In the 1991 technology issueof IEEE Spectrum I noted that fuzzy logic was mentioned in almost all the technology areaspresented [1]. I made a proposal to my department chair to develop a senior technical elective infuzzy logic which was accepted. I rapidly realized that I was facing two major obstacles. 1)Could students in a mathematical theory limited electrical engineering curriculum be able tograsp the fundamentals of fuzzy sets and still leave time for some practical uses. And 2) couldsufficient breadth of material be presented so that the students would not be too specialized atsuch an early stage of their careers.In the

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Doris Yacoub; Robert Pfeffer; Rajesh N. Dave; Jonathan Luke; Ian S. Fischer; Anthony D. Rosato

. Theexperimental and simulation facility which is being developed will be used mainly for the thirdcourse, “Experiments and Simulations in Particle Technology” which is intended for upper-levelundergraduates and first-year graduate students, but will also become an integral part of othercurriculum activities. This paper describes the equipment and the experiments that are beingdeveloped for this purpose, and will also describe the faculty and student experiences with a trialcourse (Experiments in Particle Technology) that is offered during Fall 1996 semester by the firstauthor.1. IntroductionParticle technology is concerned with the characterization, production, modification, flow,handling and utilization of granular solids or powders, both dry and in

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1997 Annual Conference

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Andrzej J. Gapinski

is a digital multimeter equipped with bi-directional serial interface (modified RS-232standard). Baud rate: 1200 BPS, parity bit: none, data bit: 7 bits ASCII, stop bit: 2 bits.Data frame consists of 14 bytes in length.Two modes of communication allow transmission and/or receiving of data from a hostcomputer. The software supplied with this device enables the user to set the desired modeof operation and basic parameters for data acquisition. Figures 1 and 2 show the actualscreens. +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦MICRONTA MANUAL RANGE BAR GRAPH DMM RS-232C¦ ¦---------------------------------------------------------------------------------¦ ¦ Function ; AC VOLTAGE

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Jerry W. Samples

with people. Figure 1 is an attempt to show Thermodynamics to a linear thinker. It is ordered andlinear as we presented the course, but for that person, it was the key to understanding that thesubject was not that complex, and that there was a reason we covered all that “stuff”. Theoriginal was written quickly and was less neat: in fact, it was also less linear. A friend who usesthis method in programming tells his students to be messy: neatness means it was done after-the-fact, as this was. Equilibrium (Quasi)?? Processes, States Properties (u,h,s,p,T,v,Cp,Cv) Ideal gases variable specific heat constant

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William H. Hubbard; Robert D. Murphy

saying that “one picture is worth athousand words”. But even with words pictures and diagrams, other subjects require animation,video and sound to clearly use all the senses to obtain the format best suited for the student andsubject. These additional tools are used to the degree needed for each sub-topic. FormatThe book format utilized in Multimedia Electronics2 and Multimedia Circuits3 electronic booksuse the standard chapter format illustrated in Figure 1. Page 2.313.1 BookSubdivisions below each chapter are

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Mohammad M. Asoodeh; Carl W. Steidley

into the schoolenvironment more effectively so that future engineering and science students can acquire interestand skills necessary for their future academic and professional pursuits. Studies have pointed outthe inadequacy of typical methods utilized in delivering instruction related to science andtechnology. The use of hands-on practices has been shown to be an effective tool in deliveringinstructional materials. These types of activities can aid the students in remembering verbalinformation and concrete concepts.[1]We have acquired a mobile mini-CIM cell to be used in our outreach efforts. The portability ofthis cell allows us to pack up, transport to sites for our “show”, in much the same way that thecircuses of yesteryear, moved their

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Mogens Henriksen

that program criteria will be limited in scope todiscipline-specific curricular requirements and hence relatively brief.Each institution is responsible for meeting the eight criteria outlined in C2000. Institutions arealso responsible for documenting that they satisfy each criterion. It is expected that the self-studydocuments will evolve from their present form to support this requirement. The followinghighlights the eight criteria [2].(1) Students: The institution must monitor the quality and performance of students and graduatesto demonstrate that it is successful in meeting its objectives.(2) Program Educational Objectives: The institution must have published objectives for eachprogram. These objectives must be consistent with the mission

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1997 Annual Conference

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Wade C. Driscoll

traditional case study in which problem parameters vary from one student toanother. This ameliorates the problem of inappropriate student interactions, since each studentworks on a different problem. This advantage accrues at the cost of an additional burden on theinstructor who evaluates the students’ work. This paper reports on research that was performed toinvestigate the feasibility of having the microcomputer - the platform used to deliver the case studyto students - also serve to generate base-line solutions to the multitude of problems that result.1. IntroductionThis paper is organized as follows. The next section relates the student outcomes attendingtraditional case studies to those specified in Engineering Criteria 2000. Section 3 provides