Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madeleine Andrawis, South Dakota State University

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Electrical and Computer

extra stuff (videos) helped bring purpose and history tothe material,” “I like the visuals to teach the material. I also like doing problems in class andgetting immediate feedback,” “working in groups on examples was very helpful. The videos andsoftware was also helpful in clarifying the material,” “The software and videos helped tovisualize the concepts in the course,” and “…it helped it stick to my mind,” “.. it (AL) kept classinteresting.”Meanwhile, to verify the positive results of using AL in teaching the Electromagnetics course,results of the Electromagnetics afternoon part of the FE exam required from all our seniors werecompiled. Table 1 shows the percentage of correct answers by SDSU students, and the samenationally for six semesters

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James K. Archibald, Brigham Young University; Doran K. Wilde, Brigham Young University

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Electrical and Computer

computational demands of real-time vision processing are met through the use of a customcomputational platform7 equipped with the reconfigurable logic resources of an FPGA, aPowerPC processor, and memory (32 MB SDRAM, 1 MB SRAM, 16 MB flash). The size (6.5cm × 9 cm), weight (37 g) and power consumption (<1.5 W typical) of the computing platformmake it ideally suited for vision-based control of small, autonomous vehicles. Because it offerssupport for both custom computational blocks in hardware and conventional software execution,this computing platform can support the high levels of performance required for real-time visionprocessing at 30 or more frames per second with 640×480 images.After the vehicle and computing platform were used for a few

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-Year Programs in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector A. Ochoa, University of Texas, Tyler; Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas, Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

the students were given a final project based on a simple circuit that could be applied toreal life. By this point in the semester, the students have acquired enough knowledge tounderstand the basic functionality of the circuit. Also, a basic description of how the circuitworks is provided to the students. The students were asked to create a working prototype on abreadboard, once their prototype is working. They were asked to design the layout of a PCB andby using a LPKF milling machine create their own PCB for their final design. Page 22.1455.4The course lectures were divided into the following eleven main topics:1. History

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-Year Programs in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Wong, Portland State University, ECE Department; Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department; Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University, ECE Department; Malgorzata Chrzanowska-Jeske, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer

freshman who are either planning or consideringbecoming ECE majors. The course outcomes include the ability to: 1. Do online research on areas of electrical engineering and present findings in a written summary. 2. Perform simple lab experiments to become familiar with lab equipment and components and to present the results in a lab report. 3. Complete a project involving both design and technical elements and to present the project in an oral presentation and a written report. 4. Work together as a team to successfully complete the project.Class time is split between a classroom and a lab. The classroom time is spent on a variety ofactivities: ● Outside speakers from ECE faculty and local companies are invited to talk

Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert H. Caverly, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer

. The overall curriculum track (Figure 1) begins with therequired Engineering Electromagnetics course in the junior year. In keeping with the curriculumtrack concept, an introduction to on-chip passive structures (on-chip resistors, capacitors,inductors and transformers) is introduced during the relevant discussions on the electromagneticorigins of these elements (details of this introduction can be found elsewhere6). Page 22.1190.2a For ease of reading, a listing of these and other abbreviations used in this paper are tabularized in Appendix B. Figure 1. RF and Microwave Engineering

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Van Arsdale, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University

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Electrical and Computer

?IntroductionAptitude tests are often used as a predictor for more complex tasks. One of themost common aptitude test is the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)1 used to predictcollege performance. Another fairly common aptitude test is a mechanicalaptitude test, which purports to measure ones mechanical ability. The mostcommon of these ask students to determine what would happen if a particular setof circumstances were present, such as which direction would a particular gearturn in a system of gears. These responses are then used to determine if thestudent can mentally determine how physical objects operate. Similarly, anelectrical aptitude test (EAT) would try to measure one’s electrical ability. Theywould ask students to determine how electrical devices operate

Conference Session

Technology in the ECE Classroom

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale S.L. Dolan, California Polytechnic State University; Vladimir I. Prodanov, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

different level of students and different instructors. Only student perception wasmeasured and actual student performance data was not assessed as a fair control group could notbe established without imposing a perceived disadvantage on one group of students. In totalthere were 90 students surveyed across the two courses.1. IntroductionEngineering students often express their desire to spend more face-to-face time solving problemsand getting more practical application examples. There is limited time in the course of scheduledlectures to do this and any additional time spent would take away from the lecture delivery oftheory and background required to successfully solve problems. Although some sampleproblems are traditionally solved during class

Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong Xu, Virginia Tech; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Cortney V. Martin, Virginia Tech; Alan B Overby; Xiangyu Wei, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

circuits andelectronics laboratory courses taken by our mechanical engineering undergraduate students. Thegoals when developing each of the assignments are to provide a demonstration of one-to-twotheoretical concepts in practice, to provide an increasing level of experimentation and designcontent in the exercises, and to develop a sense of self-confidence and motivation for thestudents to complete the experiments with minimum guidance from graduate teaching assistants(GTAs), the laboratory staff, and course instructor.The LiaB kit contains an analog/digital trainer (ANDY board), shown in Figure 1, a digitalmultimeter (DMM), electrical components that include a set of 5% resistors, capacitors,inductors, light emitting diodes, several operational

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aikaterini Bagiati, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chrysoula Florou, University of Thessaly, Greece; Ioanna Kosmopoulou, University Of Thessaly, Greece; Elias N. Houstis, University of Thessaly

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Electrical and Computer

research questions examined in this study are: 1. How did an early education student experience fundamental programming learning and development of problem solving skills using the autodidactic software? 2. In what way and up to what point did this autodidactic programming software manage to work as an autonomous autodidactic learning tool? Method Data Collection The autodidactic application was presented and used in a public elementary school located in a city in Greece. Based on convenience-sampling, participants in the study included twelve 3rd grade students, five boys and seven girls. Students used the application in a series of ten after class sessions that took place three times

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammie Lea Cumming, New York City College of Technology, CUNY; Iem Heng, New York City College of Technology; Rachel Tsang, New York City College of Technology, CUNY

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Electrical and Computer

assessment. The assessment process developed for the program not onlyincluded the traditional summative approach, but also included formative assessment within theoverall Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) model. The inclusion of formative assessmentwithin the overall CQI model provides an opportunity for early intervention for program-levelattrition. Specifically, this paper provides information regarding assessment planning, theassessment process, the development of assessment instruments, and the challenges encounteredby the department and should provide information that will benefit other engineering andengineering technology programs seeking accreditation or re-accreditation.1. IntroductionColleges and universities across the nation value the

Conference Session

Technology in the ECE Classroom

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul J. Weber, Lake Superior State University

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Electrical and Computer

rather than being interpreted as generalizable.1. IntroductionTimely feedback is crucial to the learning process. Two important goals as an educator thereforeare to assess students’ comprehension of the covered concepts in a relatively fast manner, and tohelp students develop study habits which naturally provide ways for them to quickly assess theirown understanding. In doing so, students also then learn habits that can help in their learningprocess to commit concepts to long term memory. Automated End-Of-Lecture Questions(EOLQs) provide one useful tool to achieve these objectives.This paper will describe how such questions have been implemented via computer automation.The semester-long assignment consisted of one to three questions at the end

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Adam M. Wilson, College of Saint Rose; Adrianna Anderson, College of Saint Rose; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Frederick C. Berry, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Dianna Newman, University at Albany, State University of New York; Judith E. O'Rourke, College of Saint Rose; Thomas D.C. Little, Boston University; Don Lewis Millard, National Science Foundation

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Electrical and Computer

, where ithas been used to teach electrical engineering courses for both majors and non-majors. Thisactivity has recently been expanded to additional schools with some notable early success thatdemonstrates how this approach can be transferred elsewhere, eventually improving programsat the original partner schools. Content development continues at several schools with newpartners being added, including some in Africa. In addition to application in electricalengineering education and outreach, Mobile Studio materials are being developed by and forstudents in adolescent education and computer science at a small liberal arts college. Activitiesat all involved schools have added significantly to the value of Mobile Studio pedagogy.1. INTRODUCTION The

Conference Session

Technology in the ECE Classroom

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Jakob Fritz, Oklahoma State University; Wira Mulia, Oklahoma State University; Sohum Sohoni, Oklahoma State University; Kerri S. Kearney, Oklahoma State University; Mwarumba Mwavita, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer

it are taught and used in avariety of courses, student can make direct connections and see how concepts in computing arerelated.In this paper we present a case study of the PLP system in use in an undergraduate ComputerArchitecture course at Oklahoma State University. We also provide the rationale behind thedevelopment of each aspect of PLP and the expected impact on student learning, motivation, andretention.1. IntroductionMost engineering programs use design courses extensively to give students opportunities to Page 22.1491.2design, build, and test projects within realistic constraints relevant to industry practice. Thesecourses are

Conference Session

Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale N. Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Phil J. Sealy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; John Goomey, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

terms of either faculty development time or money invested in 3rd party hardware/software.Second, our programs need to deliver and achieve the same learning and outcome objectives forour remote students as they do for our traditional students.1 Finally, by making the laboratoriesvirtual the students do not develop the necessary skills for designing, constructing, andtroubleshooting circuits. To address these problems, equipment has been developed thatprovides the functionality of standard laboratory test equipment (power supply, signal generator,and oscilloscope) but with virtual software control and display. LabVIEW, a graphicalprogramming environment created by National Instruments, allows the creation of virtual controlpanels and output

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariusz Jankowski, University of Southern Maine

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Electrical and Computer

; x@t_D := Piecewise@881, 0  t  2<2 −t I− 1 + tM 02 1− −t 0 −2 3 n > −2 9y@nD → 6−n 2n + 3n = 0 True 0 TrueThis shows the result in a simpler form. PiecewiseExpand@y@nD ê. %D − 6−n I21+n − 31+n M n > − 2 0 TrueThis evaluates the response for a range of values of n = -2, -1, ..., 10. Table@8n, %2 y@t_D := 1− −t 0  t  2; 0

Conference Session

Technology in the ECE Classroom

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Frederick C Berry, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Dianna Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Meghan Morris Deyoe, The Evaluation Consortium; Gavin Anaya; William Brubaker, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Electrical and Computer

engineering, general engineering andphysics courses to, for example, better enable instructors to employ the Kolb cycle of learning intheir courses. Inertia from both students and faculty concerning the need for new types oflearning materials can reduce the acceptance and effectiveness of new methodologies, butsignificant progress, demonstrated through an extensive evaluation process, has been made atseveral institutions.1. INTRODUCTION The Mobile Studio Project has developed and is continuing to develop pedagogy and supportinghardware and software which, when connected to a PC (via USB), provides functionality similar Page 22.1646.2to that of

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Santucci, Arizona State University; Andreas S. Spanias, Arizona State University, ECEE, SenSIP Center

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Electrical and Computer

. Becauseamplifier characteristics can change across operating voltage, temperature, and aging, thedistortion of the amplifier must be continually measured 11. Using these measurements, atechnique for inverting the distortion must be utilized. Fundamentally, most techniques warp, orpredistort, the signal prior to the amplifier. A typical schematic used for warping the signal to betransmitted is shown in Figure 1 2. Here, the baseband modem generates a time-domain signalwhich is warped by the predistorter prior to being converted to RF by the upconverter, andfinally amplified by the PA. A low-pass filtering operation is required after the PA to eliminateharmonics of the carrier, then a portion of this transmitted signal is coupled to a receiver whichthen

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Kane, Cypress Semiconductor Corp.; Alexander Ganago, University of Michigan; Robert F. Giles, University of Michigan; Hongwei Liao, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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Electrical and Computer

devices that combine analog, digital, and programmable circuits,which engineering students can easily relate to projects in their field of major.During 2 hours in the lab, students (in teams of two) work with two partly prebuilt temperaturecontrollers (TC) that have the same functionality and use the same type of thermistor as thesensor, and the same actuators: 3 light-emitting diodes and a cooling fan (turning the fan on/offincludes hysteresis). [#1] The Analog/Digital TC is based on TC621 IC and two ICs with logicgates. [#2] The Programmable TC is based on PSoC EVAL1 evaluation kit, which includes aProgrammable System on the Chip by Cypress Semiconductor, donated through their UniversityAlliance Program. All key concepts of this project are

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MaryPat Beaufait; Duyun Chen, University of Pennsylvania; Carl B Dietrich P.E., Virginia Tech; Cecile Dietrich; Garrett Michael Vanhoy, University of Arizona

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Electrical and Computer

, suggestions for improving this and similar research programs, and questions raisedby the research are included.Figure 1. The undergraduate researchers’ final presentation of the summer program1. IntroductionThis paper is a collaboratively and cooperatively developed narrative of the experience ofundergraduate student participants and a faculty mentor in an intensive summer researchprogram and the students‘ transition to a new role as researchers and developers of open sourcesoftware infrastructure for further education, research, and experimentation. These experiencesare discussed in the context of relevant theoretical perspectives and empirical research on

Conference Session

Teaching Analog and Digital Communication: Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories, and Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce E. Dunne, Grand Valley State University; Codie Wilson, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

objectives were generated throughconsultation with other faculty, a survey of textbooks in the field (some examples5,6,7,8,9)and an informal survey of similar courses in other institutions.In completing this course, students will demonstrate: 1. a knowledge of wireless communication systems technology and evolution; 2. an understanding of the principles applied in the design of cellular telephony networks; 3. a knowledge of the theory and performance of the modulation schemes used in wireless communications; 4. a knowledge of the theory and implementation of antenna systems used in wireless communications; 5. a knowledge of the theory of the radio propagation model; 6. an understanding of the application of coding

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nader Rafla, Boise State University

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Electrical and Computer

benefits to students. The course is designed around small practicalexercises to illustrate the main concepts, tools, and language usage. A mid-term and a finalproject are also offered that require an automated verification environment to be designed andtested on given designs.IntroductionComplex and large-sized modern System-on-Chip (SoC) designs need to be comprehensivelyverified to ensure their correct functionality and to reduce design cycle time. The process ofverification consumes from 60% to 80% of the design cycle which is expected to continuallyincrease [1]. Traditional verification methods struggle to keep pace with the ever-increasing sizeand complexity of designs. The only way to address this problem is to adopt a reuse-oriented

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Peyton Jones, Villanova University; Connor W. McArthur, Villanova University; Tyler A. Young, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer

students to undertake more complex and challenging problems while focusingon high-level pedagogical goals rather than low level issues. A series of tutorial examples arediscussed.1. IntroductionThe use of embedded / mechatronic systems in teaching is being revolutionized by the advent ofincreasingly powerful computational devices and sensors, and by high-level Automatic CodeGeneration tools with which to program them. Low-cost yet highly capable computationalhardware and sensors have evolved as a natural outgrowth of Moore’s law, and the use ofembedded computing devices has become nearly ubiquitous. High-profile examples include theMars Rover and the fully autonomous vehicles of the DARPA Urban Challenge, but there arealso many humbler examples

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen M. Phillips, Arizona State University; Konstantinos Tsakalis, Arizona State University; Ravi Gorur, Arizona State University; Stephen M. Philips, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer

definition of quantitative and precise metricsthat reflect changes in the program. A second is the data collection and the action definitions thatshould minimize or, at least, allow the resolution of interdependencies and correlations amongthem. While these form an intellectually interesting modeling and feedback problem, one mustalso be prepared to accommodate some faculty resistance, indifference, or simply lack of time toperform such tasks. Viewing automation and consistency as a key for the success of continuousimprovement, we have implemented this feedback process for the last four years and here wepresent some of our experiences.1. IntroductionObjective and meaningful evaluation of student performance and career success is a complicatedproblem

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cordelia M. Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

aprogramming course was developed. This study seeks to provide the implementationresults of a follow-up study of integrating teaming4,5,6,7,8, 9,10 in a programming course.This study provides results of a survey on teaming administered to students in theprogramming course. These students participated in a focus group involving questionsabout teaming in a programming course. The results of this study will be used toimprove the model for effectively integrating teaming in an engineering programmingcourse.IntroductionThe course in which the study is conducted is a senior level “Object OrientedProgramming using C++ and Java” course1 at Purdue University.For this course, students explored topics of object-oriented design and programming,including: (1

Conference Session

Innovations in Power Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Nipun M. Patel; Jesse Gurr; Yee Cheung Tsang; Christopher John Bolton; Bryon Scott Watkins

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Electrical and Computer

is a fault2 in the system.Another purpose of implementing the grid was to simulate metering technology at the residential,industrial and commercial level. These meters would send data to a computer which is asimulated control room in order to read where certain faults occur in the system. In turn onecould control which areas of the grid would be supplying the power. This represents a simulationof the power company’s ability to read and send vital information throughout the grid, thusimproving the responsiveness and reliability of the network. Figure 1 illustrates the completedmodel after it was built and during testing.The lifecycle of this project was implemented in three different phases and started in Septemberof 2009 and it was completed

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-Year Programs in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Art Duval, University of Texas, El Paso; Sarah Hug, University of Colorado, Boulder; Alexandria Nicole Ogrey; Kien H. Lim, University of Texas, El Paso; Catherine Tabor, El Paso Independent School District; Rebeca Q. Gonzalez, UTEP-Graduate Student and EPISD-Teacher; Alan Siegel, New York University

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Electrical and Computer

can be directly integrated into math and sciencecourses.1. IntroductionThe iMPaCT (Media Propelled Computational Thinking) project[4,5,6,7,8,12] is an increasingly broad effortto enhance engagement with and success in STEM disciplines for a wide demographic of students --including those with inadequate mathematics backgrounds. The difficulties in such an endeavor are wellknown, and the societal benefits well understood.As a consequence, many projects have been designed with the intention of enhancing interest in STEMstudies. iMPaCT addresses the complementary challenge of providing under-prepared students with thereflective understandings of mathematical relationships needed to succeed in engineering programs andother core STEM subjects. In

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chen Jia, Kansas State University; Andrew G. Bennett, Kansas State University; Dong-Hai Nguyen, Kansas State University; N. Sanjay Rebello, Kansas State University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Electrical and Computer

research and development of distributed medical monitoring technologies and learning tools that support biomedical contexts. His research focuses on (1) plug-and-play, point-of- care medical monitoring systems that utilize interoperability standards, (2) wearable sensors and signal processing techniques for the determination of human and animal physiological status, and (3) educational tools and techniques that maximize learning and student interest. Dr. Warren is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Page 22.1409.1

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Abdul R. Ofoli, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

used in universities worldwide.This paper presents an integrative approach to teaching power electronics converterexperiments that integrate digital control. The approach uses a collection of tools thatinclude both software (MATLAB and LABVIEW) and low cost hardware (micro-controller PIC16F877). Using human linguistic terms and common sense, a closed-loopcontrol system incorporating fuzzy logic with a small rule base has been developed andimplemented for a special class of hard-switching dc-dc converters.Educational ObjectivesThe fundamental educational objectives are: 1) to provide hands-on experience in practical power electronics applications; 2) to reinforce and support lecture-based courses in power electronics; 3) to train a new

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

students6-11. Based on these andadditional references the following course syllabus was developed. The outline of the courseincludes (ten 3-hour lectures): 1. Basic principles of energy generation 2. Introduction to renewable energy systems 3. Electric machines Basics; Electric machines for renewable 4. Solar energy fundamentals 5. Photovoltaic energy production; Photovoltaic systems 6. Wind energy resource characteristics 7. Wind energy conversion systems: aerodynamic and electric aspects 8. Wind energy modeling aspects 9. Fuel cell systems 10. Distributed generation and power qualitySince this course deals mainly with the analysis and the components of the wind and solar energyconversion systems, as well the analysis of

Conference Session

ECCD Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon De Los Rios, Lisbon Superior Engineering Institute (ISEL)

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 22.1665.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Virtual Power Producers and Distributed Generation in Energy Trading Markets: An Approach to the Integration of Renewable Energy in Latin America Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa - ISEL Rua Conselheiro Emídio Navarro, 1. 1949 - 014 Lisboa – Portugal Affiliation to GECAD - Knowledge Engineering and Decision Support Research Center Abstract - In order for governments from around the world, but more specifically from LatinAmerica to be able to respond and meet increases in electrical power demand in the coming yearsand deal with the