the instruction of the concrete physical processes thatwere chosen as fundamental biology knowledge. The concrete processes chosen include: • biological information storage and processing (the central dogma) • genome organization and genomics • biological system integration at the cellular, tissue, organism, and ecosystem levels • disease and etiology • evolution / diversification • biological energy conversion and utilization (bioenergetics) • biological signaling and communication • legal, ethical issues related to biotechnologyHaving outlined the course strategies and content, the instructors then chose the “problems”;settings that would fit within their expertise and integrate the course themes and
requirements and pros and cons of different sources of capital. 5. Abilities to apply knowledge about intellectual property to strategically create barriers to entry for competitors. 6. Abilities to plan and manage a design project to complete specified deliverables within allotted time and budget. 7. Abilities to organize, improve, and contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary project team. 8. Abilities to access, learn, process, and demonstrate knowledge competence to advance a team-based entrepreneurial engineering project. 9. Abilities to explain and demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility in the context of team interactions, class assignments, client interactions, and professional
more sustainable electric toothbrush (with lessenvironmental burden), and culturally and economically appropriate coffee-maker re-design forthe Japanese kitchen were included as projects.Assessment:Following the implementation of the modifications in the classroom setting, using parts of theE2020 national student survey (developed as part of a separate NSF project #0550608) alongwith some course specific questions, assessment of the introductory design course occurred inthe spring 2010 semester. The assessment tool asked the students to evaluate the emphasis andimpact that all their engineering courses have had on the following: • ethical issues, • professional skills, • systems thinking, • life long learning
). The departmental criteria forevaluating the proposals as suitable capstone projects are below. Project-related criteria 1. The number and variety of different disciplines the project will involve, such as structures, geotechnical, environmental and water resources, transportation, sustainability, construction and public policy. (ABET5 “multidisciplinary teams”) 2. The real-world constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability and sustainability.5 In essence, the Page 25.309.3 benefits to society from doing the project. 3
provide a detailed description of a three week core module which can becompleted in two lecture hours and seven lab hours in addition to brief descriptions ofsupplemental activities that can be used to expand the unit, including biostatistics and ethics. Forthe core module and each supplemental activity, the time and materials resources required willbe indicated, as well as the ABET criterion that are addressed. Finally, we will report on ABETand student assessment relating to the unit, and end with some discussion and conclusions.Core ModuleThe core module consists of two hours of lecture and seven hours of lab. In our course, thiscovers three weeks of class – one week of lecture followed by two weeks of lab; however,supplemental activities used
AC 2012-4167: ADAPTING CURRICULAR MODELS FOR LOCAL SERVICE-LEARNING TO INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIESJames L. Huff, Purdue University James L. Huff is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University as well as the Assistant Education Administrator for EPICS. He earned his BS in Computer Engineering at Harding University and an MS in electrical and computer engineering at Purdue University. A member of the engineering faculty at Harding University, he is on an academic leave to pursue his Ph.D. in engineering education at Purdue University. His research interests include ethical reasoning and social responsibility in engineering, human-centered design learning and assessment, cross-cultural
Economics and Management of 1 CPE312 Computer Organization 3 ETHICS Integrated Studies In Comp 3 CPE315 Digital Design II with Laboratory 4 FREELE Free Elective One 3 CPE387 Embedded System Design 3 HUMC20 Introduction to Humanities I 3 CPE408 Operating Systems 3 HUMC20 Introduction to Humanities II 3 CPE410 Introduction to Computer 3 MATH10 Precalculus Mathematics 4 CPE447 FPGA Design 3 MATH11 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 CPE448 Introduction to
; Reich1991). Engineering Cultures takes a small step in this direction by striving to enable engineeringstudents to understand themselves as holding perspectives by systematically challenging them torecognize and explore perspectives other than their own.The course emerged from a research project sponsored by the Ethics and Values Studies program(now Societal Dimensions of Science and Technology) at the National Science Foundation. Aftercompleting undergraduate degrees in engineering, both authors went on to conduct ethnographicand historical work in the social studies of technology and engineering (e.g., Downey 1998a;Downey and Lucena 1994, 1998; Lucena 1996). With NSF support, we conducted a three-yearethnographic study of how engineering
to different views on accountability from students and professionals, which arestrengthened further by the fact the student is a customer, whereas the employee is not.Accountability is not only found across several sections (e.g. Clients & Employers, Peers) of theAmerican Society of Civil Engineers Code of Ethics [12], but is an essential part of leadership –engineering or otherwise.Fairness, or the perception of, is also different between the two settings. In classroom, fairness isoften viewed as equal work distribution on a specific team project. In an engineering firm, oneteam member may have an essential role on the project, whereas another team member may beless frequently involved – yet they are still contributing, and valued team
experiential activities often lead to situations known as ‘disorientingdilemmas’ [4] compelling learners to critically reflect on their preconceived notions andassumptions. This reflection results in modifications to their established meaning perspectivesand the development of new frames of reference through a transformative shift in perspectives[26].A learner’s frame of reference comprises their habits of mind, shaped by life experiences,previous education, personal interests, and social influences [27]. Cranton [28] categorized theseinto six dimensions: Philosophical (dealing with transcendental worldviews), Moral and Ethics(related to conscience and morality), Psychological (pertaining to self-concept and personalitytraits), Sociological (involving
ethics to mobile technology. A multitude of “how to write a teachingcase study” guidelines are available, including in construction education. However, literature thatprovides insights into developing a specific case study in construction engineering andmanagement is scarce. To fill this knowledge gap, this paper presents the dynamics ofdeveloping an educational case study to explore the implementation of target value design(TVD). This case study was developed for engineering and construction management students toformulate, discuss, and decide on strategies, actions, and solutions to provide the best value tothe project owner when implementing TVD. This work-in-progress paper focuses on the pilottest when developing the case study. Pre-class
preparingstudents for the complexities of modern engineering roles is an imperative shift recognized acrossacademic and industrial spheres (Queiruga-Dios et al., 2021). This transformation is driven by thegrowing demand for engineers who are not only technically adept but also possess a broadunderstanding of the environmental, societal, and ethical implications of engineering projects (deVere et al., 2009; McGinn, 2018). A key aspect of this educational reform is the emphasis oninterdisciplinary learning and the application of knowledge to real-world problems, fostering ageneration of engineers equipped to tackle global challenges with innovative and sustainablesolutions (Jamieson & Lohmann, 2009; Froyd, Wankat, & Smith, 2012). Pedagogical
can plan my office hour effectively’, ‘I can create instruments forevaluating group performance in a collaborative activity’, ‘I understand in what situationsimplementing a group activity is more effective than implementing an individual activity’, etc. Atotal of six factors emerged from the EFA, however, the scale ‘Harnessing the Power ofTechnology’ did not make it to final factors and a new factor was suggested ‘Ethical Practices’.The factor loadings of the final factor structure are shown in Table 4. The factor loadings for thefirst factor (F1) ranged from 0.56 to 0.8, second factor (F2) from 0.58 to 0.77, third factor (F3)from 0.54 to 0.84, fourth factor (F4) from 0.54 to 0.78, fifth factor (F5) from 0.42 to 0.81, andsixth factor (F6
Review Board (IRB) conducts ethical reviews on all researchproposals involving human research participants, including the use of their personal data.Once the list of relevant stakeholders was finalised and IRB approval was granted, the secondphase began. To gather input from the stakeholders, survey forms and several focus groupdiscussions were originally planned. Unfortunately, Covid-19 pandemic struck and restrictedour approach to mainly online surveys. As such, survey forms were prepared and sent torespondents using “Verint” online survey system that allowed each respondent to receive aunique survey link via email. The response generated from each link was stored on thesystem safely.Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, relatively
ofSTEM education. Moreover, it explores various dimensions of AM education, includinginnovative laboratories equipped with advanced 3D printers, remote laboratories to enable accessfrom distant locations, curriculum development encompassing on-ground, online, and hybridprograms. Furthermore, this study examines AM software tools and simulations, industrycertifications, and hardware and equipment used in educational settings. The paper also delvesinto educational pathways, collaborations between academia and industry, workforce demands,and the ethical and societal aspects of AM education, focusing on sustainability and equity.Overall, this study offers insights into the diverse and evolving landscape of AM education,emphasizing adaptability
interpretation of information, and are regarded as intricate andcomplex. Starkey and colleagues5 use the term information fluency to refer to skills, attitudes,knowledge, and a range of ways of experiencing information use. In the Engineering Scienceprogram at Trinity University, for example, engineering students “learn to access, understand,and evaluate information, use it ethically, and create new material (papers, presentations, or otherproducts) based on that information” with an emphasis on critical and creative thinking.3 Thedevelopment of information fluency involves incremental growth in proficiency.5 It requiresmore than a single visit with the school librarian or a couple of written research assignments.Within a demanding and supportive
see connection among multiple disciplines. • I am good at applying knowledge from different areas to solve current problems. • I am comfortable thinking about ideas and beliefs different from my own. • I have a good understanding of career choices and options in my discipline or field of study. • I understand ethics that apply to my discipline. • I can effectively apply the scientific method and develop a procedure to address a research problem. • I am good at analyzing and interpreting data generated from analytical procedures. • I am good at asking questions that help clarify the problem. • I have a good idea of the type of depth of information that should be included in an excellent
, we hope to provide other educators in both science andengineering with useful tools to assist them in developing and/or enhancing the use of writingwithin their own classrooms.IntroductionABET accreditation requirements emphasize the importance of “soft” skills in planning andachieving excellence in engineering education. In addition to “hard” knowledge, engineersneed to experience and understand “communication, teamwork, and the ability to recognizeand resolve ethical dilemmas.”[1] These skills are powerful when combined with awarenessskills involving “understanding the impact of global and social factors, knowledge ofcontemporary issues, and the ability to do lifelong learning.”[1] What is the most effectiveway of incorporating this into
current technology. • Students as a CAD master drawings are professional quality. Table 6. Capstone Project Assessment Results - ABET Outcomes h and i. OUTCOMES – h, i Professionalism–An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, a commitment to on-going professional competence and possession of basic professional and organizational success skills. Level 1 Exhibits professionally appropriate behavior patterns, appreciates engineering as a learned profession and possesses daily success skills. Level 2 Accepts responsibility for their education, understands the major professional and
to read for theirparticular textbook. With the exception of software engineering and ethics, all course topicswere covered in each of the four textbooks in significant detail; therefore, students had enoughreading material to study from regardless of the programming language class to which they wereassigned. WEEK TOPIC(S) 1 Introduction to Computers, Elementary Programming Concepts 2 Conditional Programming 3 Programming with Loops 4 Subroutines, Scope of Variables 5 Data Types, Programming with Files 6
that the instructor could choose the activities that he or she preferred. Module developerswere asked to provide advice on how to alter the activities to prevent plagiarism and to include ascoring rubric where appropriate. Service learning and team activities were encouraged, and aninfrastructure assessment assignment was required as one of the out-of-class activities.The specific instructions given to module developers are included in Appendix A.Six modules were developed for the course. The first module covered fundamental topics andoverarching concepts for the course: Introduction to the ASCE “Report Card for America’s In-frastructure,” engineering ethics, licensure, sustainability, public financing, planning, and team-work. The remaining
individual projects. These were changed toteam projects in 1992 and, at the recommendation of an ABET visiting team, to two-semesterteam projects in 1997/98 school year. During the period from 2001 to 2006, three separatecourse tracks were offered – EE Design (including CE students) I and II, ME Design I and II(including BME students), and MJE Design I and II. All senior engineering students beganmeeting together once a week for most of the spring semester in 2003 in a seminar format todiscuss issues of engineering ethics, standards, and professionalism.It became apparent that students were not uniformly prepared for senior design, so in response amajor curriculum enhancement was implemented in 2006-2007 to build upon the existingproject-emphasis
geography, the profile of engineering graduate attributes appear to follow the samepattern, i.e., engineering graduates should be knowledgeable in science and technologyfundamentals and be problem solvers, but should also possess a number of professional skills(i.e., “soft skills”) important for the profession such as effective communication andunderstanding the world where engineering is practiced (business constraints,flexibility/adaptability, societal and ethical issues, global sensitivity, etc). Numerous student-focused events on a variety of curriculum, policy, and pedagogical issues conducted by one ofthe authors have yielded similar conclusions.Some authors and reports have comprehensively outlined the elusive set of “soft skills” that
Engineering"Similarities Between Writing a Thesis/Dissertation and Writing Major Research Proposals andReports" (10 minutes) Speaker: Professor of Electrical Engineering"The Ethical Dimensions of Writing and Talking About Research" (10 minutes) Speaker: Coordinator of the Engineering Ethics Program"Incubating Ideas" Discussion and exercise led by PCC staff (15 minutes)"Coherence in Writing" (15 minutes) Discussion and exercise led by PCC staff"Managing and Surviving the Dissertation Process" (30 minutes) Discipline-specific, peer-led discussionTwo engineering faculty members participated in the workshop. A professor of electricalengineering discussed the similarities between writing the dissertation and writing
, formulation, and solution of engineering problems and design through the use of appropriate analytical, computational and experimental tools; 4. to instill in students professional and ethical responsibility, and an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions on society; and, 5. to motivate students to engage in life-long learning and knowledge of contemporary issues.The mission statement and these objectives have been published in the “UndergraduateBulletin” of the college and in the college web site8. These objectives were first drafted by thefaculty in 1998 and revised in December 2000 based on preliminary evaluations as well asfeedback from most of our constituents (i.e., students, faculty, administration, and
Comfortable Creative a Tension n c e Degree of DiversityThe Managing Creativity ClassThe class features one or more lectures in each of the elements of the creative system. Inaddition, there are lectures on ethics and personal creativity. The lectures are presented in powerpoint format and are posted for download from the Internet on the University of Oklahoma“Coursenet” system. In the Introduction to Engineering classes students are required by Collegepolicy to have laptop computers. Students can follow the lectures on their computers, and sometake notes on the power point slides. In other classes, laptops are required
the United States. John has published on engineering-communication ped- agogy for many years, including papers on engineering ethics and communication; active-learning ped- agogies; and the intersection of engineering and theatre. He has also held multiple leadership roles at the section and national levels, including President of the Southeastern Section and the national Zone II Chair, and he presently serves as the ASEE Campus Representative for the University of Georgia. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Bioengineering Professional Persona: A New Communication-Intensive Course for a New Program in a New- ish College of
content and learn about applications of AI ● Coordinating mentoring and support activities to build engagement ● Conducting a computing identity study, which is where our research team comes in ● And finally, conducting an evaluation on partnerships Project Context 12-credit Interdisciplinary AI HSCC Certificate Machine Learning AI Thinking Applied AI in Business AI & Ethics Foundations • AI and digital competency • Applied AI
anexample, one of the first assignments in our first engineering class - EGR 111 (Introduction toEngineering Thinking and Practice) - was a personal statement of what each student hoped to dowith an engineering degree and where they envisioned they would be after graduation. This wasnot an easy assignment but one that we would give back to students on graduation day (nearly 4years later). Similar visioning assignments like an Independent Development Plan (IDP) wouldbe part of the curriculum too and would continue to be improved by the founding faculty team(e.g. Melissa Kenny, Kyle Luthy, Kyana Young, Courtney DiVittorio). Ethical Leadershipassignments and Career Readiness assignments in capstone design, etc. Figure 3: Some of the
experience the benefits that will last alifetime. (3)III. The Mentor as a FriendSome academics believe and advice strongly in maintaining a business-like relationshipbetween mentors and mentees. They claim that: a professor should not have any casualrelationships with students, and such relationships “conflict with our fundamentalobligations as faculty members,(4) and the ethics of the relationship require that thefaculty member remains “dispassionate,” avoiding any appearance of partiality. Thefaculty member should “not seek to be their psychiatrist, friend, or lover.” (5) While someof us may agree about the psychiatrist and lover part, many of us do not agree thatfriendship between students and faculty members has ill effects and should not