Conference Session

Collaborations Between Engineering/Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Lehman; David Stone; Mary Raber

participation in the program, Enterprise students are able to develop not onlytechnical competence, but also an understanding of the practical application of skills andknowledge in areas such as communication, relationships, conflict resolution, leadership,teamwork, global markets and competition, environmental and social issues, ethics, and business.Michigan Tech strongly believes that in order to increase the numbers of minority and femalestudents who select to enroll in technical programs, students must be introduced to engineeringand science while they are in elementary and secondary school. For the last 30 years, MichiganTech’s Youth Programs (www.youthprograms.mtu.edu) have provided pre-college studentsopportunities to explore engineering and

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Information/Computer ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sam Geonetta

,Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences are identified as the Distribution Areas. All learners mustcomplete a minimum of eight 3 credit-hour courses selected from a minimum of five of theDistribution Areas. Quantitative Reasoning, Diversity and Culture, and Social and Ethical Issuesare three additional areas, and all learners must complete at least one 3 credit-hour course or anequivalent experience in each. Learners may fulfill certain requirements either through coursesor designated experiences. These designated experiences are generally related to a learner’sacademic program; advisors verify what might be available and appropriate for a specificindividual.7 Program/Major Requirements, which comprise the third major component of theGeneral

Conference Session

K-12, Teamwork, Project-Based Scale Models

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Adnan Javed; Fazil Najafi

enthusiasm, and higherstandards of motivation and work ethics to serve the community better. Licensure Page 9.1016.1is the mark of a professional. It demonstrates accomplishment of the highstandards of professionalism to which the engineering profession subscribes. The “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Education”Sarasota County has given this practice a unique definition called “employeecapital.”1. INTRODUCTIONThe purpose of this paper is to emphasize the importance of becoming licensed asa professional engineer through

Conference Session

Teamwork and Assessment

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sharon Sauer; Pedro Arce

. Many of the“traditional problems” found in team formation and team member selection do not even have thechance to appear during the process described above. Friendship, inclination to work with agiven student, and personality have little effect on the team formation and, instead, a moreprofessional and mature attitude emerges among the students. The entire process is a wonderfulopportunity for the students to be exposed to some of the very same professional activities thatwill be required of them in real life work. Ethics and professionalism are stressed at all timesduring the process. Students are at the center stage of the development of their own “company”or business enterprise!Cases Implemented: Some Observations and Analysis.The procedure

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality Accredition in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Fazil Najafi

knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a globaland societal context(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools

Conference Session

Integrating H&SS in Engineering II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Hunter

. • Materials Course – Introduce a materials class on fracture mechanics by focusing on the possibility of a broken wheel flange. • Engineering Ethics Course – Discuss the ethics of the railroad company and their treatment of the engineer. Although ordered to make up time, the engineer was ultimately blamed for the accident by the railroad company. His family was denied the benefits paid to the other victims of the accident. Copyright issues related to original works could also be discussed.ImplementationThe use of brief vignettes to link the humanities and social sciences to traditional engineeringcourses is relatively easy to implement and can be used with any engineering course. In depthresearch of the

Conference Session

Current Topics in IE Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ozlem Arisoy; Larry Shuman; Katherine Thomes; Bopaya Bidanda

following professionalcharacteristics: ethics, the ability to work with others, an appreciation for other disciplines,adaptability, and an appreciation for life-long learning.The Basic Manufacturing Course. All Industrial Engineering Students at the University ofPittsburgh are required to take the three-credit course: Manufacturing Process and Analysis (IE1052). Students typically take this course during their junior year. Its objectives are: Page 10.124.3 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Copyright 2005, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Teresa Larkin; Dan Budny

external environment? Why is this firm of interest to a professional in business or engineering?In addition to the company visits, students must also address topics on professional developmentin at least 10 of their journal entries. At least two (2) of the ten (10) entries must be selectedfrom the following list of five areas of professional development: 1. Ethical Issues in My Profession: Page 10.1180.3 Give an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility of the global industry. How does this affect life and business in the United States? “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Teaching Outside the Box in Civil Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Nancy Fouad; Tarek Rizk; Fouad Fouad

aspects traditional in nature and rigid in academic content. Most of the courses includedare governed by academic standards stipulated by the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET). The limited electives offered to students are usually extensions of therequired courses. As a result, undergraduates tend to get a focused civil engineering educationwithout being introduced to material on construction. Furthermore, most existing curricula donot introduce students to nontraditional topics that are important to construction – such asmultidisciplinary collaborative team assignments, technical communications, leadership, andprofessional ethics – and seem to lack continuity in the material taught thus offering education infragmented

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula and Courses

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James Taylor; Jacqueline Mozrall

purpose of the Freshman Seminar is many-fold. The course serves as aforum to introduce the students to critical services and activities on campus such as studentservices, co-op office, library services, academic advising, as well as a forum to provide thestudents with a great deal of perspective. The introduction to services is rather straightforward,and includes a campus wide scavenger hunt. Co-op (required at RIT) is typically introduced tothe students through a panel of upper classmen and a short talk from the co-op office director,with liberal time for questions and answers. Perspective in ISE is achieved by a lecture andgroup discussion of engineering ethics, and a few team projects that integrate topics from the restof the first year

Conference Session

Design in Freshman Year

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Philip Parker; Max Anderson

periods) Graphing by hand (1 period) Library (1 period) Study Skills/Time Management (1 period) Excel/ Word (2 periods) Significant Figures/Units/Dimensions (1 period) Presentation skills/ PowerPoint (1 period) Engineering Ethics (1 period) Registration/Advising/General Ed Requirements (1 period) Career Exploration/Co-op (1 period) Solution of Simultaneous Equations using a Graphing Calculator (1 period)In the second 1-credit course (GE103 Introduction to Engineering Projects), students will Page 9.235.7complete four inter-disciplinary engineering projects. Examples

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Philip Parker; Max Anderson

periods) Graphing by hand (1 period) Library (1 period) Study Skills/Time Management (1 period) Excel/ Word (2 periods) Significant Figures/Units/Dimensions (1 period) Presentation skills/ PowerPoint (1 period) Engineering Ethics (1 period) Registration/Advising/General Ed Requirements (1 period) Career Exploration/Co-op (1 period) Solution of Simultaneous Equations using a Graphing Calculator (1 period)In the second 1-credit course (GE103 Introduction to Engineering Projects), students will Page 9.236.7complete four inter-disciplinary engineering projects. Examples

Conference Session

Innovations in Nuclear Education I

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary Sandquist; Brian Moretti; Edward Naessens

experiments.previously learned concepts and procedures 5. Apply professional and ethical considerations to(reinforcement), and the development of engineering solutions. 2) evaluate the cadets’ ability to 6. Demonstrate an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of nuclear engineers and the issuessynthesize multiple concepts and procedures they face in professional practice.(extension). 7. Communicate effectively with clear, critical thinking skills both orally and in writing. 8. Work effectively

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Barry Farbrother

may invite the EiR to participate in class activities. Forup to 15 hours per academic quarter the EiR may be called upon to address workplace-related issues,thereby providing students with a better preparation for professional practice. Example topics includeengineering standards, economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health andsafety, social, and political issues. This paper describes the program, includes comment from theEngineer in Residence, undergraduate students, and the dean of engineering at Ohio Northern University.Index Terms  Professional practice, Co-operative education, Experiential work, and Innovative program. INTRODUCTIONThe Engineer in

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Valerie Vance; Michael Cornachione; Harriet Cornachione

. Workshops onprofessional ethics, group dynamics and peer reviews are also incorporated in the class.Local professionals and other faculty participate as clients, consultants and experts. Surveys given to students at the end of the project reflect a moderate improvement instudent outcomes based on this class. Students appear reluctant to leave the organizedstructure of the classroom for the open ended problems presented by the design projects.Alumni, however, who have completed the sequence, have given strong endorsements.Local professionals and Industrial Advisory Committee members have expressedsatisfaction with the approach and objectives of the class

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hilkat S. Soysal; Oguz Soysal

providestudents witha) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineeringb) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret datac) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needsd) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teamse) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problemsf) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility Page 9.789.4g) an ability to communicate effectively Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Victor Nelson

addition, such complementary skills as communication skills, teamwork, and lifelong learningare considered to be of equal importance to the computer engineer and are part of this chapter.Professionalism One aspect that makes computer engineers different from other computing professionals istheir concentration on computer systems that include both hardware and software. Computerengineers design and implement computing systems that often affect the public. Computerengineers should hold a special sense of responsibility knowing that almost every element oftheir work can have a public consequence. Hence, computer engineers must consider theprofessional, societal, and ethical context in which they do their work. This context includesmany issues such

Conference Session

International Collaborative Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tim Mizen; Robert Baldwin; Ronald Miller

baccalaureate and graduate degrees of international repute, it is a venue for research to support curriculum replenishment, advanced study and industry benefit, and it hosts continuing education programs for practicing professionals. The Institute is organized and operated according to the highest expectations of a world-class university, and upholds the standards for academic quality, professional ethics, and an appreciation of the diverse cultures and free-market practices that are representative of the world’s most advanced economies and societies.To achieve this vision, the Petroleum Institute will: • provide a customized Foundation Program that bridges between the academic preparation of prospective

Conference Session

Current Issues in Information Technology

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Lloyd J. Griffiths; Anne J. Marchant; E. Bernard White

Telecommunications (3) IT 341 Network and Operating System Essential (3) IT 443 IT Resource Planning (3) CS 305 Ethics and Law for the Computing Professional (3) MSOM 302 Managing Information (3) MSOM 303 Marketing in a Digital World (3)Students who plan to pursue advanced degrees are encouraged to take IT 208 (follow-onto IT 108) or comparable course in Data Structures. Additional programming andscripting is incorporated in other courses as well, e.g., INFS 311 (which incorporatesVisual Basis) and IT 431 (the advanced web design course that incorporates and evaluatesthe uses of JavaScript, PERL, and CGI). IT 221 (a security course) is a core course, andsecurity will also be a component of all of the upper

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Riley

criticalinquiry and reflection into the ethical, social, and cultural implications of their experiences. Thefirst iteration of this series, completed in Fall 2002, was centered on the design and constructionof a literacy center for Chief Dull Knife College on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation inMontana. The tribal college proved to be an ideal host, providing a large office and meeting Page 8.229.4space for AIHI operations, as well as helping collaborators form alliances within the Northern “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Engineering/Technology II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Syed Ali; Marcia Rossi; M. Javed Khan

theresearch had to be provided to the University for approval. The studentsdeveloped an understanding of the ethical considerations involving research withhuman participants. For instance, when conducting research with humanparticipants, issues of informed consent must be considered. The studentslearned that human research participants may behave differently when they aregiven full information regarding experimental hypotheses. Thus, research mustcarefully consider the practical aspects of conducting sound research whileprotecting participant rights. Page 9.1365.5 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mesut Muslu

issues in transmissionsystem design, and environmental issues related to emissions in power plants. Similarly,distributed design with increased complexity are provided in other areas of electricalengineering as well.Major Design ExperienceMost EE programs in the nation have one or two-semester capstone design courses to teachdesign and also to satisfy the ABET’s major design experience requirement. Although, suchcourses are excellent for teaching design, they do not provide sufficient design experience tostudents. Also, when design work is concentrated in a few courses, it becomes difficult toincorporate non-technical constraints such as: economic; environmental, ethical, social, andmanufacturability into a few design projects. Having design

Conference Session

Instructional Technology

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Anthony Barrett; Steve Kuennen

Progression (Flexural) Stirrups Slump Tests Crack Progression (Shear) Cover Concrete Workability Local Crushing Concrete Mix Design Field Cylinder Samples Bond Failure Engineering Ethics Placement Techniques Ductility Concrete Vibration Cure Time Protective Equipment Predicted vs. Actual Strength Public Safety Table 2. Example Instructional Points for the Hands-On ActivityDuring the design phase, the students depend on their own recollection of

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

H. Scott Fogler; Michael Cutlip; C. Stewart Slater

methods and educational delivery and to providetested educational materials directly to new faculty for use in a variety of courses. Workshops aretypically planned in many areas that receive NSF and EPA research support. During the 2002Summer School, these areas included molecular modeling, bioengineering, green chemicalengineering, safety, effective use of computers, professional ethics, and the latest educationaltechnology. Some of the most fruitful discussions occur informally among participants duringthe Summer School week when they are living together in a university residence hall andparticipating in the many activities that are provided.The recent Summer School was planned during an especially auspicious time, as the interest inteaching

Conference Session

Related Engineering Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Bowman

as analyze data. • Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. • Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. • Ability to communicate effectively through written means. Page 8.477.3 • Possess an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”Any first course in electronic design must bear the responsibility for introducing the student toproper laboratory

Conference Session

Perceived Quality Engineering Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Allen Estes; Stephen Ressler

Cadet Assess. CD Table of Course Objectives 00-2 01-2 02-2 Score Describe the characteristics of a profession. 4.33 4.21 4.52 4 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the principal 4.24 4.11 4.10 5 members of the Project Team. Analyze how the quality of a constructed facility is affected 4.29 4.33 4.59 5 by the interactions between the members of the Project Team. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of bidding vs. --- 4.57 4.21 3 quality-based selection processes for acquiring engineering and construction services. Apply the ASCE Code of Ethics to the

Conference Session

multim engr edu;dist.,servi&intern based

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Roxanne Jacoby; Jean Le Mee

projectsdeal with new, clean, renewable energy sources, or other new technologies, the simulation has theadded benefit of exposing the students to practical engineering and managerial concerns theymight encounter in their future careers. It also gives them an ethical background related tosustainable development and environmental issues, which will play a major role in the years tocome. This article presents our positive and sometimes not so positive experiences with thisproject, and aims to encourage other schools to participate in this, or similar projects.Introduction We live in very exciting times. A time when, due to rapid increase in globalization, mostproducts assembled in the United States have more than 70% of their content supplied by

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality Assuranc in Engr Ed

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Swami Karunamoorthy

information technology 2. To enhance written and oral communication skills 3. To provide an education of values in the spirit of the Jesuit tradition 4. To provide an experience in cultural diversity 5. To provide an education with a capstone experienceCollege Learning Outcomes 1. Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills 2. Ability to use computer skills 3. Ability to apply mathematical concepts in solving problems 4. Ability to apply scientific principles in finding solutions to problems 5. Ability to appreciate faith and spirituality 6. Ability to appreciate philosophy and/or ethics for personal growth

Conference Session

Academic Standards and Academic Issues

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Vieth; Kazem Kazerounian

category. Examples of these second type include: o Culture and ethnicity o Globalization o Ethics o Economics o Political landscapes o Etc.3- Risk Assessment: Determining the probabilistic factors that influence outcomes, for example, a lack of knowledge about the factors in (2) above and the associated costs of this gap. Some risks are obvious and well documented in the engineering and standardization literature (designs for specific life expectancy, for example). Others are much more difficult to predict. Engineers should be able to take risks without an unreasonable fear of failure.4- Team Work and Communication: Communicating well and demonstrating the ability and

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Ciocci

Engineering Engineering technologyCommunication Duty DutyComputer Duty DutyProblem solving/analysis Duty DutyLife skills (ethics, professionalism) Duty DutyData collection Task DutyTechnical report writing Task DutyMathematics Duty TaskLearning Duty -----Design/drafting