-directed continuing professional development h an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity i a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.ProgramCriteria j apply circuit analysis and design, computer programming, associated software, analog and digital electronics, and microcomputers, and engineering standards to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical or electronic(s) systems k apply principles of physics or chemistry to electrical/electronic(s) circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment at or above the level
motivation (cf. Table 5) through the 3D printing experience. In addition toenhancing the design experience required by ABET Criterion V, introduction of 3D printing alsosupported attainment of two ABET Student Outcomes. First, Student Outcome (c) “design asystem, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such aseconomic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, andsustainability” was enhanced because 3D printing introduced students to the concept ofmanufacturability. Second, Student Outcome (k,) “use the techniques, skills, and modernengineering tools necessary for engineering practice” was enhanced because 3D printing is amodern engineering tool.Table 5. Assessment of 3D
interfaces, software engineering, and programming. • An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability - Students were given an initial set of requirements that constrained their design choices. While the students were not given a specific budget, they were encouraged to think carefully about the cost of their components, their PCBs, and PCB assembly. Using surface mount components, as opposed to through-hole components, reduces the cost of PCB assembly. It also reduces the size of a PCB further reducing the cost to build systems. • An
generation of engineerswith ability to Conceive, Design, Implement, and Operate real-world entities by integrating acomprehensive set of personal and interpersonal skills, and process, product, and systembuilding skills with disciplinary knowledge [1-3]. Essentially, CDIO is promoting "learningby doing" and "project-based education and learning", and many experts and organizationsconsider this approach as the direction for engineering education development now and in thefuture [4-5]. For example, by taking product's life from research to utilization as its carrier,CDIO aims to enable students to study engineering through a proactive, personal, precision,and organic way, to develop student's engineering capability, professional ethics, academicand
) first admitted students in 2006,debuting with three majors leading towards the Bachelor of Science degrees in Bioengineering,Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. The Software Engineering Major was addedin 2011. In concert with the University mission, ABET criteria require engineering programs toproduce “graduates who pursue life-long learning through continuing education and/or advanceddegrees in engineering or related fields. Additionally, ABET criteria requires that graduates beable “to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraintssuch as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability,and sustainability.” (ABET 2014)1 With
approaches2,10.3. Design of the study3.1 Second-year computing tools for engineering designFollowing research ethics board approval, this study was conducted in the Fall 2015 term in theSchulich School of Engineering second year course, Mechanical Engineering 337 “ComputingTools for Engineering Design” – at the University of Calgary, Canada. This course is acontinuation of the first-year computing course, Engineering 233 “Computing for Engineers”,where students are introduced to computer systems and programming in a high-level language(Java11). The goal of this second-year course is to provide students with experience in applyinghigh-level software (in this case, MATLAB12) to the solution of mechanical engineering designproblems.Since its introduction
requiresteaming, creative problem solving, ethics, and written and oral communication. All of the ENGR1110 sections place significant emphasis on providing students a positive engineering designexperience and cultivating an awareness of the engineering profession. Each department teachesone or more sections of ENGR 1110 and students are encouraged to take the section offered bythe program they believe they want to major in. Total semester enrollments approximate 500students, but individual sections vary from 20 to 130 students depending on the semester anddiscipline. An overarching aim of ENGR 1110 is to increase the likelihood students will remaininterested in engineering while taking predominantly math, science, and general curriculumcourses. Research
; demonstrating a positiveattitude toward injury prevention and environmental protection; and regulatory and specialinterests.Desired skill sets or knowledgeParticipants were asked to identify skill sets or knowledge they wish new technicians orengineers had that they don't currently have. The most commonly mentioned needs included: Programmable logic controller (PLC) and robot controller programming Soft skills, such as work ethics, customer service, effective communication, conflict resolution, time management, project management Troubleshooting Safe working practices Electrical knowledge - basic single and three phase electrical knowledge; higher voltage power; electric motors and drivesAlso mentioned were CNC
capital facility projects: The Construction Industry Institute. [6] Seager, T., Selinger, E., and Wiek, A. (2011). “Sustainable Engineering Science for Resolving Wicked Problems.” Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics. 10.1007/s10806-011-9342-2. [7] Shepherd, A., and Cosgrif, B. (1998). “Problem-Based Learning: A Bridge between Planning Education and Planning Practice.” Journal of Planning Education and Research, 17(4), 348-357. 10.1177/0739456X9801700409. [8] Tomkinson, B., Tomkinson, R., Dobson, H., and Engel, C. (2008). “Education for Sustainable Development – an Inter-Disciplinary Pilot Module for Undergraduate Engineers and Scientists.” International Journal of Sustainable
prevalence of spatially-related tasks within thecurriculum. Breadth classes include History, Philosophy, Folklore, Ethics, Communication, andLiterature courses which are considered to be limited in spatial impact. Creative arts, anotherclass in the general breadth area, may have a higher spatial impact; however, treating the entireset of breadth courses as a single unit decreases the likelihood of spatial ability impact.Table 2: Expected concurrent courses, percentage of Statics students in each course, andassociated impact factor Class Percentage of Statics Expected Impact Factor for Students Spatial Ability Intro to Computer Programming
appropriate technical literature h. an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development Table 2. Mapping of the eight Student Outcomes to the Criterion 3 (a) – (k) i. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity j. a
industries. This encourages toursto be organized for students to learn what different industries focus on and if they are interestedin that line of work. It is also an opportunity for students that participate in the tours to observeand take note of professional skills and conduct in the workplace.ResultsBefore the student can graduate with an MSPS degree, the student must complete a 250-hourinternship with a business that is related to their field of study. This internship replaces thetraditional thesis requirement. While a thesis teaches the student work ethic and proper researchskills, it lacks providing the student much needed hands-on experience he/she receives from realworld industry exposure.3 Students develop problem-solving skills that can
technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives e. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team f. An ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems g. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non- technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature h. An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development i. An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity j. A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology
its complications. Students participating in thesummer program were supported by two different mechanisms: 1) The National ScienceFoundation (NSF) REU program (EEC-1157041, EEC-0852048, and EEC-0552896) whichprimarily supports students from off-campus. 2) Institutional funding that only supportedstudents from within the institution. All students were paired with an engineering faculty member from the host institution.Over the 10 weeks they performed an engineering research project focused on the study ortreatment of diabetes or its complications. In addition to research activities, undergraduates tookpart in ethics training, weekly seminars and a K-12 outreach activity. While the activities werethe same for students in both programs
instructor focus on students learning as opposed to presenting material. 2. In ethically responsible ways, instructors share decision making about learning with students. Teachers control less, but students are involved more. 3. Content is used to build a knowledge base, to develop learning skills and to foster learner self-awareness of their abilities. Teaching approaches account for students’ learning modes and strategies. 4. Instructors and students, together, create learning environments that motivate students to accept responsibility for learning. 5. Assessment activities are used to promote learning and to develop self and peer assessment skills, not to evaluate performance primarily. In a recent meta
undergraduatecourse is Ethics in Engineering and the graduate course is a systems analysis class at the graduate Page 26.754.7level. Both courses have a team project that accounts to approximately 50% of the total coursegrade.Next, we describe the samples used to test the hypotheses.Control group: baseline data collection using the same courses and projects as the treatmentwithout using the collaboration platformUndergraduate n=40, Graduate n=24Treatment group: students enrolled in the same selected courses participating in the same type ofprojects without using the collaboration platformUndergraduate n=33, Graduate n=40We analyzed the impact of the
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reason that reason for considered factor (as opposed to schedule, living to contribute: skill set, person was selection proximity) work ethic Individual requested 1 = hang out 5. PAL: Friendship Level 0 = were not 0.1-0.9 = degree to which students spend social time together ‘nearly
Is Flat, refers "to a twenty-first centuryworld that will be very different from the one in which we were educated. To survive in a new,globally competitive world, today's children will need creativity, problem-solving abilities, apassion for learning, a dedicated work ethic and lifelong learning opportunities. Students candevelop these abilities through instruction based on Best Practice teaching strategies." [2].Best practice in graduate instruction focuses on dependable collaborations between graduateunderstudies and workforce, underpinned by staff [3]. Best practices are not always the bestdepending on timing and locations. According to DiBella (2001), "a practice that is valued in onesetting will be valued differently in another setting
is the recipient of the 2014 NCSU Outstanding Teacher Award, 2014 ASEE Southeastern Section Outstanding New Teacher Award, and currently serves as the ASEE Chemical Engineering Division’s newsletter editor. Dr. Cooper’s research interests include effective teaching, conceptual and inductive learning, integrating writing and speaking into the curriculum and professional ethics. Page 26.927.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Improving Technical Communication in the Chemical Engineering Classroom via Student-Based FeedbackAbstractOne area
as they complete theirdesigns. Missing from the discussion of these important public policy issues is the role ofengineers and scientists in the setting of these policies and regulations and how studentsthemselves can participate in the public policy process. We propose to develop a module onengineering and public policy in our sophomore-level Foundations of Biomedical Engineeringcourse, introducing these students to the FDA and the varied role of engineers in the regulatoryprocess. We also propose to expand the module on the use of humans and animals in researchwhich has previously been couched as a study of ethics. We will present additional detail on thedevelopment of the various legislation (National Research Act and Animal Welfare Act
Effectively manage projects Character Discern and pursue ethical practices4. Thermodynamic Course Module4.1 OverviewStudents tackle an iterative, team-based design problem, where they are small start-up companiescompeting to build an electric-generating power plant. The project provides students not onlywith the understanding of how to apply electric-generating power plant theory, but also howdesign is integrated with, and influenced by, economic, socio-political, and environmentalfactors. These are all factors the entrepreneurially-minded engineer must be aware of, and keepin mind, throughout their career.4.2 DetailsThe work proposed here consists of an educational module designed for thermodynamics (a
% of the final grade).Furthermore, the students made an oral project proposal (10% of the final grade) and anoral research presentation (5% of the final grade). An overview of the final gradecontribution of the senior design project is shown in Table 1. Evaluation Procedures Oral Research Presentation 5% Written Research Report 5% Oral Project Proposal 5% Written Project Proposal 10% Resume 5% Design Process Quiz 5% Professional Ethics Quiz 5% Oral Project Progress Report 10% Written Project Progress Report
displacements. Group A students scored one letter grade higher on thisproblem than did Group B students. However, Group B students performed better overall on thefinal exam than did Group A students. Since both groups received both treatments, however, thefinal exam scores do not provide solid evidence that either instructional method is superior. It isdifficult to ethically separate the class into treatment-only and control-only groups to gaugeindependent behavior due to sample size and frequency of the course offerings.Student Evaluation and SurveysAfter each presentation-quiz module, students were asked to complete a survey to rate perceivedeffectiveness of the presentation that they just viewed. A total of 20 students completed thesurveys; however
, they must have strong work ethics and be wiling to go above andbeyond what is required of them. This becomes even more difficult when work, family life, or otherimportant commitments compete with time students need to spend on their eduction. However, thequality of education cannot be sacrificed. This is a prime example the SLCC core theme of Accessand Success which targets giving students access to a high quality education while ensuring theirsuccess. SLCC provides students with the opportunity of obtaining an Associate of Pre-Engineering(APE) degree in Chemical, Civil/Environmental, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, MaterialScience, and Mechanical Engineering. Unlike a Bachelors of Science in Engineering, the APEdegree given from SLCC
entirety of theproject, presentations and technical journals for which each member could write down theircontributions were used to check progress of the system development. The technical journalsacted as documentation so that the work of each individual could be observed and be replicated.Proper management enables the group to submit all necessary work on time and illustrates thenecessity of maintaining professional work ethic. This further ensured that the group wouldremain focused and on schedule to finish the ball-and-plate system.This project requires major technical disciplines of mechatronics engineering: structure andmechanism, sensors and data acquisition, actuators and controller, and computer hardware andsoftware. Through the project
explicitly, exists for the other system types. Only oneof the students explicitly discusses collaboration between subjects at length, and that isMadeline, one of the teachers with a background in the social sciences. Madeline andGwladys, the two social-science teachers, are also those who have included the most elaborateexercises regarding ethics and politics. This is taught in the form of debates and discussions,where normative assertions are measured against each other. For the teachers withoutschooling in the social sciences, it may be difficult to see how social and political aspects canbe made relevant in the technology subject, even though this had repeatedly been discussedduring seminars and described in the course’s literature
faculty and students, e) Place a greater emphasis on teaching, f) Provide numerous, well-equipped facilities, and g) Produce graduates with more knowledge on materials and processes.Nelson4 analyzed inputs from directors of ABET accredited programs to identify key technicalcompetencies for manufacturing graduates. Among 264 competencies, the highest rankedcompetencies related to quality, communication, and personal ethics. Baird7 proposed alaboratory exercise to simulate mass production environment. Although such laboratory workwas more difficult to develop as compared to the traditional teaching practice, the benefits of theformer approach were numerous since it would: a) Simulate industry practice, b) Develop specific hard-skill and
students to theengineering design process while teaching them fundamentals related to problem solving,communication, teamwork, ethics, etc. The first course in the sequence focuses on problemsolving using tools such as Excel, MATLAB, and C/C++. Additionally, students participate indifferent labs each week, each of which highlights a different discipline of engineering givingstudents a place to work in a hands-on environment. Following the labs, students completeabstracts, lab memos, or lab reports on the content of the labs in order to enhance their technicalwriting skills. Some of these assignments are done individually to give students an opportunity
results of SPEEDIndia's efforts in creating a new platform to enhance EE.Keywords: Engineering Education, Water, Infrastructure, Energy, Action Plans. 1.) SPEED India & IUCEE:SPEED is a global, non-profit student organization that functions as an interdisciplinary networkof engineering students who aspire to stimulate change and impact the development of EE and itseffect on society, industry, the environment and local communities. In collaboration withacademia, industry and government [1] SPEED is committed to improving EE by channeling thestudent voice and perspective. Through local and global initiatives SPEED empowers studentsand encourages the development of professional, ethical and social responsibility. Furthermore,through insight