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2001 Annual Conference

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Mariusz Jankowski

use of the existing software tools. The digital image processing coursewarematerials were designed in support of a senior-level technical elective and currentlyconsist of 15 interactive lecture modules covering the major topics of an advancedundergraduate course on the subject. The modules, which are in the form of Mathematicanotebooks, are used in a computer-equipped classroom during sessions that mix atraditional instructor-led lecture format with laboratory-based problem solving. This mixof lecture and laboratory combines the best features of these two traditional instructionalstyles.The courseware materials presented in this paper were designed to support a senior-leveltechnical elective in an ABET accredited electrical engineering

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Don Zeller

Engineering EducationR(dynamic braking/accelerating), or L(coil), or C(power factor correction), or mass(work roll),or spring(actuator return), or damper(hydraulic fluid). Many of the laboratories, by necessity, arebench top setups with decade boxes, patch panels, and plug in connections—very unrealistic.For example, students may learn how to design a regulated power supply but some of them don’tknow how to “wire” a real world power supply. In the author’s PLC systems course, one of thefirst assignments is to install the PLC system, including input/output wiring and incoming powerconnections. Occasionally, there is a student who wires the 115 VAC power cord to the +/- 24VDC terminals.However, only fifteen per cent of engineering (technology

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Ronald A. Cox; Richard Grieve; Jeffrey Mohr

as a liaison to ISU faculty and laboratories, by offering training workshops at regionalcommunity colleges, or by referring clients to outside resources, including federal labs,consultants, etc. Approximately 400 projects with manufacturers are completed each year. Adistribution of projects by category is displayed below. Page 5.255.1 Project Distribution Quality Systems Product Development Business Systems Category Process Improvement Marketing

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Albert B. Grubbs; Michael R. Kozak

. Page 5.272.1According to Gerhardt4, university research is both a process and a product that serves to createan environment that enhances classroom teaching in terms of relevance so students can gainimportant insight into research as applied to real life problems. Some universities are starting toestablish Internet connections to instruments in laboratories so that students can access realresearch data that relates to their courses5.As the need for graduate education increases, the need for qualified faculty also increases. Agood teacher is often the most active researcher and an increasing number of educators areintegrating research into teaching. Research is traditionally conducted by graduate faculty whobring research grants to the

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2000 Annual Conference

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Walter J. Gomes III; Rulph Chassaing

adigital signal processor evolved during a 1998 NSF-supported workshop given at the University ofMassachusetts Dartmouth. The continued support of Texas Instruments is also appreciated. Page 5.299.6Bibliography1. W.J. Gomes III and R. Chassaing, “Real-Time FIR and IIR Filter Design Using MATLAB Interfaced with the TMS320C31 DSK,” in Proceedings of the 1999 ASEE Annual Conference.2. R. Chassaing, Digital Signal Processing-Laboratory Experiments Using C and the TMS320C31 DSK, J. Wiley, 1999.3. TMS320C6201/6701 Evaluation Module User’s Guide, SPRU269, Texas Instruments, Inc., 1998.4. TMS320C62x/C67x CPU and

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Ronald W. Garrett; Paul L. Stephenson III

the product changed from what they saw,2. describe the production facility they saw at the industrial sponsor (explaining theirobservations on the sights, sounds, and smells of a production facility),3. pick a specific machine area (work space) and describe the flow of materials and someof the efficiency issues for that area,4. identify at least four quality concerns associated with the sponsor’s products,5. discuss how human fatigue or neglect might contribute to quality problems, and6. describe some of the costs associated with assuring quality.Additional details regarding how the industrial partners are providing their productionfacilities as an on-line quality control laboratory are provided in a companion paper byGarrett and Stephenson

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T. Michael Keinath; Sara B. Soderstrom; Christian D. Lorenz; Trevor Harding

present at the session. This perspective was helpful forfaculty and staff to identify specific need of the GSIs in their department. The final componentis the Teaching Fellows Pilot Program. This is a program called for experienced GSIs to submitproposals for innovative approaches to team teaching a course with a faculty member. Theseproposals should have included a description of the teaching innovation, a description of theassessment techniques used, and identification of the role the mentoring faculty member wouldplay. A selection committee awarded the fellowship to an experienced GSI from the Departmentof Civil and Environmental Engineering to implement computer-based laboratory exercises in anexisting introductory hydraulics course. The

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Mike L. Rioux; Bruce Segee

methoddoes not meet a satisfactory level of accuracy. A system was developed by theUniversity of Maine Instrumentation Research Laboratory comprised of a network ofbarcode scanners and decoders to solve this problem. Unique barcodes are assigned tooperators, tools, operations, products etc. Information is gathered via a series of barcodescans as work is performed. This information is then translated, concatenated with aunique station ID, and transmitted to a PC via the network. We have designed a VisualBasic program designed to be a general-purpose data gathering application that runs onthe PC. The application performs all the necessary data processing and, through the useof Open DataBase Connectivity (ODBC) drivers, is able to communicate with a

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Anthony J.A. Oxtoby; Adam G. Sanderson

implement the data transfer and handshaking has been developed and is now Page 5.393.1included in selected laboratory exercises. This way one can extend the interfacing options in the course, take advantage of a wider range of I/O devices such as push buttons, LCD displays, multi- channel ADCs etc. and provide a direct link to earlier micro-processor courses. Student projects can also take advantage of this technique.II. Microprocessor Hardware The DSP course uses the ADSP-2181 based EZ-Kit Lite, an inexpensive yet versatile development system from Analog Devices. Incorporated onto the EZ_KIT Lite is a 16-bit fixed point, 30ns ADSP-2181 processor

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2000 Annual Conference

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S. Hiranniah; N. W. Scott; B. J. Stone; M. A. Mannan

Page 5.594.7 phase. (This diagram has been truncated to fit)added. The basic material contained in the pages has been used for over 10 years as a set ofHypercard notes on a Macintosh for students enrolled in an advanced vibration course but whohave had little or no exposure to vibration. The students (without exception) have been able tocatch up by using those notes. It is expected that the WWW version will provide the samehelp. However there is far more information in the WWW version and it is hoped that thesenotes will find a use in many and diverse courses.Bibliography1. Li, X., and Stone, B. J., 'The Teaching of Vibration by means of Self-teach Computer Programs and Laboratories' Experimental and Theoretical Mechanics

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Robert Sumrall; Nuggenhalli S Nandagopal; Gilbert J. Groendyke

. S. Nandagopal is also the coordinator of the piping program at UH-D. His interactions with the SPED Board of Directors provide him with valuable input for the piping degree program. His activities related to SPED provide him with opportunities to learn about the status of the piping industry and its future trends. Page 5.69.2• SPED shares a percentage of its net income with the Engineering Technology department. The department has used this resource to fund various activities like equipping laboratories and faculty development. In addition to sharing of the net- income, SPED has contributed towards scholarships for students

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Nickolas S. Jovanovic

to "close" students taking courses that meet in traditionalclassroom settings. A third viewpoint is that "close" students are actually distance students mostof the time, since even they should do most of their learning outside of the classroom; this modelhas the advantage of encouraging lifelong learning. This paper describes some of ourexperiences over the last three years while offering web-based course supplements, designed anddelivered with World Wide Web Course Tools (WebCT) software, at the University of Arkansasat Little Rock. One benefit of web-based course supplements for engineering (as well as other)programs is that they can permit more class time to be devoted to interactive classroom activitiessuch as laboratory experiments and

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John T. Bell; H. Scott Fogler

", HITL Technical Publications, B-94-1 ( 1997 Revise ) 1994.5. Pimental, Ken and Kevin Teixeira, Virtual Reality: Through the New Looking Glass. Second Edition, Windcrest Books, 1995.6. Staff, "Immersive VR Tests Best", CyberEdge Journal, 4(6), November / December 1994.7. Youngblut, Christine, "Educational Uses of Virtual Reality Technology", Technical Report IDA Document D-2128, 1998.8. Bell, John T., "Virtual Reality in Chemical Engineering Laboratory Web Site", http://www.engin.umich.edu/labs/vrichel.9. Bell, John T. and H. Scott Fogler. "Virtual Laboratory Accidents Designed to Increase Safety Awareness". Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC

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Meagen Marquardt; Joshua U. Otaigbe; Brad Tischendorf

Figs. 1 to 12). The web-based instructional modules that includeQuickTime (video animation software) movies created from video tapes of research results andmaterials processing operations that cannot be easily transported from the laboratory into theclassroom. The QuickTime software allows integration of video, animation, still images, digital Page 5.721.1sound into interactive audio visual computer presentations. The QuickTime movies developedare compressed and saved on portable computer zip drives or shared hard disk servers forstudents to access and playback using a remote personal computer. These innovative computerinstructional modules are

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Michael Ruane

’ investigations. Ampletime was provided to apply the computer tools during the workshops. Additionally, oneafternoon of each two-day workshop was devoted to engineering applications of differentialequations, using their modeling and computational tools. Electronics laboratory space wascoordinated at each workshop to allow the mathematicians to construct RC first and secondorder systems, measure time constants and physically tweak parameters in their equations. Thetextbook authors served as the teaching assistants in the electronics lab! All survived the labs,and appreciated more the jargon and context of differential equations for their engineeringstudents.Opportunities for CollaborationCollaboration in the Boston University Differential Equations

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1998 Annual Conference

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Frank Wicks

eachlecture. A formal laboratory could have enhanced the point (F) and high and low side pressures.educational process but time and funds did not exist. Thus the instructor has developed a combinationof HVAC class room demonstrations and campus fieldtrips in lieu of a formal laboratory. The first class room demonstration is operatingand measuring the pressures, temperatures and flowrates on an instrumented window type air conditionerand from these measurements analyze the cycle, heatexchangers and electric power requirement. Subsequentclass room demonstrations are measuring dry and wetbulb temperatures as an introduction to psychometricanalysis and measuring the performance of a Peltier

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1998 Annual Conference

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Linda Hardymon; Katherine Mathis; Ahad S. Nasab; Saeed Foroudastan

can befurther broken down into 470 million tons of CO2 emissions or 34% of the CO2 emitted in theU.S., according to an “Existing Buildings Research Program Overview” published by the OakRidge National Laboratory 1. Whenever energy efficiency and conservation curb the use offossil fuels, a reduction in CO2 emissions will follow as well as other pollutants contributing toacid rain and urban smog. Energy conservation must interface with a facility’s pollution controlprogram along with the energy savings steps. Care must be taken to use conservation measureswhich do not create local pollution problems. Installation of energy efficient technologies canreduce pollution and the cost of environmental protection by lowering energy bills and

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1998 Annual Conference

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Priya Ragupathi; Eric Johnson; Dimitris Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; David Miller; Richard Griffin, Texas A&M University at Qatar

Thermocouple wires and 70 8 jacks Metal parts 30 Total 428Procedure The units are turned on sufficiently far ahead to insure steady state conditions.The students use a digital thermometer to read the temperatures. This is done twice tohelp them develop a sense of reproducibility in measurements. They are given the k-valuefor the bottom cylinder, asked to calculate Q, and then using that Q-value to determinethe k-value for the top cylinder. The laboratory procedure given to the students isreproduced in Appendix A.Results Examples of the data obtained are shown in Figures 2 and 3 for two hot endtemperatures of 30°C and 40°C. Tables

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1997 Annual Conference

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Domingo Molina

used for teaching traditionally theoretical coursesin a laboratory setting. Student evaluations of the course indicated unanimously that theyenjoyed the hands-on experience and they felt that they assimilated a substantial amount ofnetworking knowledge. In addition, they obtained a valuable amount of hands-on networkexperience that gave them confidence in their networking abilities.Feedback from the Computer Science Department advisory board, consisting of communitybusiness members, stated that they feel that the students can be hired to be trained on other Page 2.15.4 4network operating

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Gerald R. Frederick; Benjamin Koo

laboratory equipment can result inshortened completion time and save financial resources required to create technologicalinnovations. However, the success of a university mission depends largely upon its facultyreward system. The multi-faceted duties of faculty need to be prioritized and rewarded accordingto contributions to the goals of the institution in this global environment for years to come.ENGINEERING SOCIETIES/INSTITUTES Engineering societies/institutes commonly promulgate standards and codes for generalpractice. These are important in design, construction, and manufacturing with regard to savingmaterial resources, improving quality control, achieving cost-effectiveness and providing safetyfor the users. They also sponsor regional

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K.A. Forland

sacrificed for increased machinability. Future studies will investigate the dimensional control of machined bars or otherspecimen geometries and the effects on part tolerances due to anisotropic processing methods,such as tape casting. In addition, since the GMI Powder Processing Laboratory is equipped witha stationary ultrasonic drill, different hole geometries, such as rectangles, can be cut in order tostudy further the dependence of hole tolerances on the porosity of pre-fired alumina. VI. Conclusions GMI students enrolled in Properties and Processing of Ceramics (IMSE 408) becomefamiliar with the mechanical properties of ceramic materials by machining them. Hence, theyalso gain

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1997 Annual Conference

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Michael Khader

: the theoretical part includinganalysis of algorithms, data structures, and the fundamentals of the language --syntactically and lexically, and hands-on components that includes practical performanceof algorithms and data structure. Problem solving approaches are emphasized in both thepractical and theoretical components. Students are given a practical project that requiresmost of the materials covered in class and materials outside the class that need someundergraduate level research. The laboratory assignments provide for building blocksthat can be reused in the project. This structure of class materials forces the concept ofmodular design in applications development

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1997 Annual Conference

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Thomas F. Hess; Shulin Chen; Robert F. Rynk; Larry G. King; Ann L. Kenimer

Environmental, and Chemical Engineeringdepartments.Because the course was intended to include theory and design based on a general foundation of Page 2.304.2soil science, biology, chemistry and mathematics, a senior-level designation was originallyanticipated. Upon discussion with the project members, the course has evolved to a moreflexible format. The main core course will be taken by the engineers and non-engineers alike,while an optional design laboratory will be available to engineers only. The separation of “hard”design into a laboratory section was thought to avoid undue complication and remedial learningthat would be necessary for students

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William Peterson

variety of vocational and technical courses and degrees utilizing thestate-of-the-art laboratory facilities (including drafting and CAD, machining, metallurgy,metrology, robotics and automation, and electronics) in its technology building.Muskegon Community College (MCC) was at the time in the process of completing a 95,000square foot building, the Higher Education Center (HEC), where three cooperating universities(including Western) were to offer upper division and graduate courses. MCC was (and is)extremely interested in expanding the upper division offerings from cooperating universities to Page 2.316.1better utilize the new facility and to offer

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1997 Annual Conference

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John R. Williams; Dr. Martin Pike

. Eventually, it was up to me to shape the direction that my tenure path would take,accompanied by the advice and guidance of my associates and my department head. Even so, thepath has been difficult and the outcome is not yet decided.The ProcessIn the Purdue University School of Technology, it is a given that all faculty will teach, and willteach well. Course development, laboratory development, finding new ways to present material,preparation of auxiliary educational materials as well as grading all occupy considerable effort.Faculty must keep current on new developments in their course areas. At the same time, faculty Page 2.37.1must be working in

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1999 Annual Conference

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Don L. Dekker

tasks in 2 to 4 hours.Testing: The device is then passed to a third group for testing. Although the heat exchanger isdesigned to be used with a heat transfer fluid as the hot fluid of about 600 degrees Fahrenheit, it istested with hot water for safety and economic reasons. The testing takes place in a laboratory on atesting setup for testing student heat exchangers. It takes a group only about 30 minutes to test aheat exchanger, if it works well. One of the problems that is often encountered is leakage.Final Report: The design group is then responsible for presenting and writing a comprehensivereport which describes their design for a "real" heat exchanger which is to be used in the plant.This redesign portion is very important because it

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1999 Annual Conference

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Voula Georgopoulos; Constantinos Vassiliadia; Brian Manhire

language is a requirement for all. These courses are advanced technicalterminology classes related to their field. However, this is usually not a problem since moststudents reaching the University are fluent in one or two of the foreign languages. The mostcommon foreign languages are English, French, German, and Italian.Since Universities are public, their budget primarily comes from the state and it is limited.However, in most cases the laboratories are well-equipped with state of the art equipment dueto a large percentage of research grants from the European Union and private industry.Considerable opportunity is given to students to work on research projects both asundergraduates and as graduate students.3.1 Example ProgramSince it is difficult

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1999 Annual Conference

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Brian Hajak

with a survey to learn why the students have taken the course, hownuclear science has touched their lives in the past, and what they expect to get out of thecourse. That is, what are their goals for this course? It then segues into a presentation on thebreadth of the subject, its impact on our lives today, and its potential for improving life in thefuture. We want to touch a little on their idealism as young students.We then introduce basic nuclear concepts such as nuclear reactions, fission, fusion, reactionrates, and interactions with matter. This is done to prepare them for a tour of The Ohio StateUniversity Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. On this tour, they will participate in a startup of thereactor, observe the "blue glow," perform two

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1999 Annual Conference

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Anthony Brizendine

; Lessons LearnedThe first trial for these software courses is not yet completed at this writing, norhave official student evaluations been performed. A second iteration of thesecourses is scheduled for the Spring 1999 semester. Some as yet preliminary, andquite general, observations will be presented in bullet form representing both thestudents’ and author’s perspectives.• Students take these courses concurrently or subsequent to lecture and Page 4.71.5 laboratory courses in the respective subject areas. The courses serve as enhancements to the lecture and laboratory.• The author observes that students are eager to sign up for these courses

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1999 Annual Conference

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Saleh M. Sbenaty

. • TVA – the nation’s largest electricity producer and is a regional economic developer. • Saturn Corporation – a GM company that produces the Saturn automobile. • Tech 2020 – a telecommunication solution provider that helps business, industry, and government meet their customers needs. • Oak Ridge National laboratory – the largest multi-program DOE laboratory. • Virginia Tech. – a pioneer in educational curriculum development and delivery techniques. • Alumax – a fully integrated aluminum producer and a fortune 200 company with worldwide facilities. • Dupont – with about 175 manufacturing and processing facilities in 70 countries, is one of the oldest continuously operating industrial enterprises