Conference Session

Teaching Tools: Problem Solving and Hands-On Teaching (NEE)

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Hugh Jack, P.E., Western Carolina University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

include robotics, automation, and product design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Use of Individual Lab Kits to Enhance Hands-on Learning in Electronic Circuits CoursesAbstractThe Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology degree program at Western CarolinaUniversity offers a series of lab-lecture courses covering DC circuits, electronic circuits withactive devices such as diodes and transistors, and AC circuits. These four credit hour coursesinclude one laboratory session per week. During the COVID-19 era, these classes were offeredremotely using lab kits consisting of an all-in-one pocket-sized data acquisition module, abreadboard, and a set of passive

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hrynuk, Clarkson University; Matthew Pennington, Clarkson University; David Illig, Clarkson University; John P. Dempsey, Clarkson University

. Page 13.626.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Freshman Engineering: An Introductory Computer Course Teaching MATLAB and LabVIEWAbstractThis paper will describe the adaptation and implementation of a revised curriculum for ClarksonUniversity’s freshman engineering course ES100: Introduction to Engineering Use of theComputer. The objective in ES100 is to teach engineering problem solving using both MATLABand LabVIEW. The course was previously taught by Clarkson University’s four engineeringdepartments without the implementation of a common curriculum. Through the award of aCourse, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement, Adaptation and Implementation (CCLI A&I)grant by the National Science

Conference Session

Incorporating Projects into the Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Preliminary Assessment of an MSC.ADAMS Control Design Project in Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering1ABSTRACT The required undergraduate controls sequence at the University of Texas El Paso consists ofa lecture and laboratory. To supplement the hardware laboratory a design project was assigned.The project used simulation software to visually model the hardware. This format differed fromtraditional projects that use software such as Simulink because the students could see thehardware moving on their computer screens not just a “scope” output. The anticipated benefits ofthe project are: • Reduced hardware maintenance costs – the students cannot damage the equipment. • Enhanced learning experience – the visual simulator can

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik A. Mayer, Pittsburg State University; Yaping Liu, Pittsburg State University; David Miller, Pittsburg State University; Jeremy Wade, PacificSource Health Plans

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

Engineering Calculus II course focused on mathematic topics more relevant to EET andMECET. In addition, the course included laboratory projects which utilized the open-sourceSageMath software and illustrated the applications of the mathematics to EET and MECET. Theeffectiveness of the new Engineering Calculus II course was assessed using two methods. A finallaboratory project was assigned at the end of the course and assessed with a rubric. In addition,the effect of the new course on EET students was assessed using the Electrical/ElectronicsTechnology Outcome Assessment that was regularly used for assessment for ETAC/ABETaccreditation. Approval to use student data was obtained from the university's InstitutionalReview Board (IRB) which ensures that

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael M. Umbriac, University of Michigan; Amy Hortop, University of Michigan

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Design in Engineering Education

, Design­Build­Test spine of required classes. In each of these design courses, students are tasked with solving an open­ended problem using the appropriate engineering skills and tools. Laboratories and equipment are made available to students for fabrication and testing of their design concept, giving them real­world exposure to engineering.  In an effort to continue to keep our students safe, we have implemented several safety procedures for all undergraduate students working on projects. In this paper we present the procedures that are currently used for promoting the safety of our undergraduate students while they are building and testing their projects for these classes.  We aim to provide students with appropriate guidance regarding the use of the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg L. Fiegel, California Polytechnic State University; Nephi Derbidge, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Civil Engineering

1995, respectively.Mr. Nephi Derbidge, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA After completing my undergraduate studies at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, I worked for a private geotech- nical consulting firm in California for over 15 years. My consulting career provided a broad range of experience on mostly public works projects. Over the last 10 years I have managed the geotechnical laboratory which served more than 5 offices throughout the state for domestic and international projects. I have been teaching mostly geotechnical laboratory courses at Cal Poly for over 10 years. Utilizing Cal Poly’s ’Learn by Doing’ mantra, I share my practical project experience with my students during laboratory activities

Conference Session

Topics in Computing and Information Technology-III

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Landon A. Braden; Scott Alexander Kaiser, Utah Valley University; Reza Kamali-Sarvestani, Utah Valley University; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Paul Weber, Utah Valley University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #22542Virtual Reality Implementation of a Scanning Electron Microscope in Nan-otechnology EducationLandon A. Braden Landon is an electrical engineering student at Utah Valley University. As a member of UVU’s nan- otechnology team, he writes lesson material and participates in experiments involving nanotechnology fabrication. He is also an amateur inventor.Scott Alexander Kaiser, Utah Valley University Scott is an undergraduate physics student at Utah Valley University. He is working as a research student to develop laboratory experiments for an associate level nanotechnology program.Dr. Reza Kamali-Sarvestani, Utah

Conference Session

New Electrical ET Course Development

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Biswajit Ray

of course-level assessment approach, curriculum andlaboratory format, sample laboratory experiences, and student feedback.Course AssessmentA course-level assessment-improvement-verification feedback process13,14 was implemented forstudents’ classroom learning experience. Traditionally, assessments for measuring students’learning experience are performed only once at the end of each semester utilizing standardizedinstitutional survey. This approach leads to long turn-around times in the assessment-improvement feedback loop. Assessment, improvement, and then verification that changes madeto improve the learning experience were indeed effective can take up to two years for classestaught annually. Additionally, end of semester assessment results

Conference Session

New Faculty Issues and Concerns

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Rose

other options on how to keep their students learning during such anabsence.A two week absence from campus was required for the author to complete an internationaladoption. Although the absence was anticipated from the beginning of the semester, the exactdates of the trip were not known until about one month before the trip. Without graduatestudents to cover the missed classes and laboratories, the instructor chose a combination ofvideotaped lectures and laboratories, exams, a computer design project, selected readingassignments, and professionally produced videotapes to keep students learning during theabsence.Students and Classes AffectedThe students affected were juniors in a BS degree program in Civil Engineering Technology(CET) at the

Conference Session

Potpourri Design

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Thompson; William Riffe; Laura Rust; Brenda Lemke; B. Lee Tuttle; Henry Kowalski; Douglas Melton; Lucy King; Jacqueline El-Sayed

managerial pole. Potential departmental barriers are discussed andpossible ways of quenching faculty and departmental traditional cultures are introduced. Thestructure for the lecture and laboratory sessions, the timing, the logistics of shuffling studentsfrom one area to the next are ironed out. Common times for lecture and labs are established.Students also work in teams to perform projects. Students are evaluated in the separatedisciplinary areas as well as on a final integrated project where they are asked to combine aspectsof mechanical design with electronic control and manufacturing processes. The assessmentprocess will also be described. Fun objects are used in the laboratories, such as; battery operatedmechanically animated pig

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Harlow, Western Kentucky University; Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; H. Joel Lenoir, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

, designing telecommunication, data communication and information technology equipment.H. Joel Lenoir, Western Kentucky University Joel Lenoir is the Layne Professor of Mechanical Engineering at WKU, and primarily teaches in the dynamic systems and instrumentation areas of the curriculum. His industrial experience includes positions at Michelin Research and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as well as extensive professional practice in regional design and manufacturing firms. Page 15.570.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Extracurricular Project Enhances Student Learning

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tadeusz Majewski; Hector Cervantes; K. V. Sudhakar

analysis are introduced. The directbenefits of experimental exercises in fracture mechanics to materials science/mechanicalengineering education have been discussed. The basic/primary objective of these experiments isto give students the hands-on experience. Furthermore, more emphasis is given for improvingstudents’ learning skills and creative thinking by having small group discussions and frequentquizzes on laboratory exercises.Keywords: Fracture mechanics course; Teaching methods; Laboratory methods; Fracturetoughness testing and microstructure analysis.1. IntroductionA new elective course on fracture mechanics is proposed to be introduced for the undergraduatestudents in mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineering undergraduates typically

Conference Session

Improving Teaching & Learning

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Patrick Hollis; Namas Chandra; Chiang Shih

Session 2230 Learning-Through-Teaching, a Collaborative Learning Strategy Chiang Shih, Namas Chandra, Patrick Hollis Department of Mechanical Engineering FAMU-FSU College of EngineeringAbstractWe have proposed the promotion of collaborative learning by systematically engaging allstudents in an innovative “Learning-Through-Teaching” (LTT) pedagogical practice in the coreMechanical Engineering curriculum. The LTT program empowers students with self-learningcapability by involving them in the actual classroom/laboratory teaching. Through LTT, studentslearn

Conference Session

Trends in Nuclear Engineering Education I

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Corradini

highlyunlikely that conventional nuclear engineering programs can provide a flow of graduatesadequate to meet the near-term needs of industry and the federal government.As an alternative, we have explored the development of a national curriculum in nuclear fissionpower engineering that would serve as a certificate-based, minor concentration for undergraduatestudents majoring in traditional engineering degree programs such as mechanical, electrical,chemical, and computer engineering. The proposed program would augment conventionalundergraduate engineering degree programs with a four-course sequence offered in the juniorand senior years, accompanied by a summer practicum involving extensive laboratory experienceat a regional university reactor facility, a

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Petersen; Richard Hughey; David Meek; Alexandra Carey

engineeringdesign of different classical bus architectures, and discuss various CPU’s and peripherals. In thelaboratory students’s design and build their own custom microprocessor projects using thepopular and versatile 68HC11, an embedded CISC (“complex instruction set computer”) CPU.This laboratory particularly needs an adroit understanding of the HC11’s software architecture,i.e. its unique assembly language. Giving students a better introduction to HC11 assemblylanguage would allow us to concentrate more on hardware system architecture and advancedsoftware programming techniques like mixed assembly and C, which has routinely been taughtin the laboratory since 1995.Based on these diverse needs, we took the unusual step of deciding to teach two

Conference Session

Rethinking Engineering Writing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M. Beams P.E., University of Texas, Tyler; Luke Niiler, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Marcus Brown, University of Alabama; Garry W. Warren, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

(and is) intended to support multiple types of written engineeringcommunication, its initial implementation has been limited to the laboratory report (which isthe only choice currently listed under “Services”; future versions of The Coach will enableinstructors to customize tools according to their specific needs). Clicking “Lab Report”brings up a dialog box which allows the user to choose between continuation of an existingreport or the creation of a new report.Fig. 1. Opening screen of The Coach. Page 23.1173.3The sections of a laboratory report composed with The Coach are as follows:  Cover Page  Introduction and Background

Collection

2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Abu Rashid; Joko Sutrisno; Scott Cooper; Alan Fuchs

will be described. Additionally,examples of polymerization mechanism and self-assembly from the current literature arepresented.Supramolecular self-assembly is the process by which molecules are directed to create highlystructured materials in a novel manner. In self-assembly processes, molecules are driven bythermodynamics to form complex macromolecules. This approach is important in thedevelopment of materials in many areas of technology including energy, biology, and theenvironment.One example of a supramolecular polymer synthesis, which has been done in the PolymerScience and Engineering Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno is a supramolecularproton exchange membrane1. This membrane is used in hydrogen fuel cells. It offers a

Collection

2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Baird W. Brueseke; Gordon W. Romney

laboratory exercises are tied tospecific text books, the frequency the labs are updated, and the impact of the budget cycle uponthe introduction of new resources. This paper presents the survey results along with relevantstatistical information. The findings indicate that there exists a mixed correlation between textbook learning outcomes and laboratory exercises. The results suggest that the provisioning ofcomputer labs to deliver hands-on instruction in computer science courses varies greatly betweeninstitutions, and, particularly so, in distance learning programs. It is unfortunate that labs arefrequently an afterthought appendage to an existing textbook. Although there are a fewexceptions, the authors posit that computer lab provisioning

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

James E. Cross

Session F1B1 Getting A Jump Start With the TI TMS320C6713 Digital Signal Processor James E. Cross Electrical Engineering Department Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA. 70813 Email: cross4153@aol.com Phone: (225) 775-4153 ABSTRACTSouthern University is upgrading its Digital Signal Processing Laboratory with Texas InstrumentsTMS320C6713 (C6713) Digital Signal Processor Starter Kits (DSKs). The

Conference Session

Technology in the Physics Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabina Jeschke, University of Stuttgart; Olivier Pfeiffer, Technische Universitat Berlin; Thomas Richter, Technische Universitat Berlin; Harald Scheel, Technische Universitat Berlin; Christian Thomsen

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

can be implemented as a simulation within a virtual laboratory making the same physicalquantities available for measurement as in the “real” experiment. It makes it easier for a studentto compare the outcome of the two approaches and to compare them again with an analytic resultof a physical theory. Thereby, similarities and differences between the theory, the model and theexperiment can be demonstrated and analyzed.In this paper, we discuss two important physical systems: first, the physics of ferromagnetismand the Ising model1 as the most prominent system of statistical mechanics. Second, the physicsof ideal gases and -as the corresponding theoretical model- the lattice gas model2,3 to discuss theconcept of entropy phenomenologically as

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University; Arunachala Nadar Mada Kannan, Arizona State University; Slobodan Petrovich, Arizona State University; Govindasamy Tamizhmani, Arizona State University

applications.Slobodan Petrovich, Arizona State University Slobodan Petrovic is an associate professor at the Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus. He received B.Sc. in physical chemistry from the University of Belgrade, Serbia and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Technical University of Dresden, Germany. He has over 20 years of experience in various areas of technology such as fuel cells, Si processing, catalysis, and sensors.Govindasamy Tamizhmani, Arizona State University Govindasamy Tamizhmani (Mani) is an associate professor of Department Electronic Systems and the director of Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory at Arizona State University. Dr. Mani has over 24 years of research experience and 7

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University Calumet; Niaz Latif, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

authored more than 25 refereed journal and conference publications. From 2003 through 2006, he was involved with Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL in developing direct computer control for hydrogen powered automotives. He is also involved in several direct computer control and wireless process control related research projects. His interests are in the area of industrial transducer, industrial process control, wireless controls, statistical process control, computer aided design and fabrication of printed circuit board, programmable logic controllers, programmable logic devices and renewable energy related projects.Niaz Latif, Purdue University Niaz Latif, Purdue University Calumet Dr. Niaz

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebil Buyurgan, University of Arkansas; Justin Chimka, University of Arkansas; Nabil Lehlou, University of Arkansas

bridged by the future engineers that are acquainted with suchtechnologies. In order to fill that gap and fulfill the industrial manpower needs, the number ofsuch individuals is to be increased. That can be achieved by developing next-generationlaboratory learning environments, which provide hands-on experience for on-campus and off-campus students. For this reason, user-friendly, web-based applications are built as a way to giveaccess to off-site students. A laboratory motorized hardware system is assembled in order toprovide RFID technology testing setups. The overall environment is empowered by aprogramming language that yields remote agent control, RFID data acquisition, and abstractcomputations. Furthermore, the website contains online

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anbu Elancheziyan, Drexel University; Jaudelice de Oliveira, Drexel University; Fernand Cohen, Drexel University; Fredricka Reisman, Drexel University

proximity data from the sensors to a sink node for data and decisionfusion. Similarly, simple probability concepts taught at the junior level can be illustrated withsimple experiments.Aiming at a tight integration of theoretical concepts with a hands-on laboratory experience, wedesigned modular experiments to be used as a platform to naturally improve understanding ofnetworking and concepts in other courses such as DSP, stochastic and non-deterministic systems,biomedical imaging, as well as freshman and senior design projects. This will provide the Page 13.766.2students with an exciting learning environment and will make the mastery of important

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ciaraldi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Eben Cobb, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fred Looft, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Robert Norton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

, pneumatics, circuits, electric motors, sensors, signalprocessing and embedded system programming. The junior level courses, RBE 3001 and RBE3002, build on this foundation to ensure that students understand the analysis of selectedcomponents and learn system-level design and development of a robotic system includingembedded design.This paper discusses the development of a two-course sequence in undergraduate roboticseducation, Unified Robotics I and II, in detail. Learning outcomes and sample schedulesillustrating our approach to designing a new robotics engineering program at the undergraduatelevel are presented. The paper exemplifies the robotics systems designed by the students withinthe scope of laboratory experiences and course projects. Finally

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ed Crowley, University of Houston

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Computers in Education

AC 2009-2275: RUNNING LINUX IN A WINDOWS COMPUTER LABEd Crowley, University of Houston Page 14.1039.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Running Linux in a Windows Computer LabAbstractIn many courses, the effective use of Linux, or other open source software, can expandand enhance active learning opportunities for students. Since many institutions havestandardized on Windows Computer Laboratories, implementing Linux based learningexperiences may initially seem problematic. However, with a Live Linux CD, you canquickly and easily run Linux, and related open source tools, in an existing WindowsComputer Lab.In this paper, we will explain how Linux Live CDs

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kati Wilson, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa Goulart, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 14.140.2Initial results of our VoIP initiative were presented in a conference sponsored by the NationalScience Foundation (NSF), and organized by the National Center for Information andCommunications Technologies (ICT)2. In addition, related work to this VoIP initiative was astudent project3 in which we combined network simulation and laboratory experiments in anetwork modeling and simulation class.In this paper, we first provide an overview of the Electronics and TelecommunicationsEngineering Technology (EET/TET) program at Texas A&M and more specifically we addressour work in one of our classes: ENTC 315, which is a class on Local and Metropolitan AreaNetworks. The following section describes the laboratory experiments including the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenshen Pong; Tim Le, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Page 11.476.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development of Hands-on Experimentation Experience For Civil Engineering Design Courses At San Francisco State UniversityAbstractThis project will describe the revision of structural design courses, such as Reinforced ConcreteStructures and Steel Structures, at San Francisco State University’s School of Engineering, amajor undergraduate degree granting institution. Development of hands-on experience fordesign courses originated with and was supported by funding from the National ScienceFoundation to set up an integrated undergraduate structural engineering laboratory. It aims tohelp students maximizing learning through hands

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University; Alison K. Polasik, Campbell University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

when lessons include hands-onpractice and application. Laboratory activities are perhaps the deepest application common toengineering curricula. In the fall of 2016, Campbell University introduced a general engineeringprogram that incorporates project-based courses throughout the curriculum and teaches mostengineering courses in a Classroom Laboratory (ClassLab), blending the content-focused(lecture) and hands-on (lab) aspects of engineering classes into a seamless course offering. Thefirst Materials Science and Processing course was first taught in the fall 2017 semester. Thiscourse mixes just-in-time lecturing with laboratory activities in three weekly 110 – minutesections. Five hands-on labs guide the course interspersed with weekly problem

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Instructional Experiences

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azad M. Madni, University of Southern California; Dan Erwin, University of Southern California; Ayesha Madni, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

Education, 2019 Exploiting Digital Twin Technology to Teach Engineering Fundamentals and Afford Real-World Learning Opportunities University of Southern CaliforniaAbstractThis paper presents an innovative instructional approach that capitalizes on digitaltwin technology to transform traditional lectures into “learning-by doing”experiences in the course laboratory. In this paper, we address how the use ofdigital twin technology in laboratory simulation environments affords studentsauthentic learning experiences, i.e., experiences that reflect what a learner isexpected to encounter in the real-world. The immediate feedback feature, enabledby the connection of the digital twin to the physical twin, provides