Conference Session

Training and Support for NEEs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vishwas Narayan Bedekar, University of Arkansas; John DUPE Lee, University of Arkansas; Douglas E. Spearot, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

the classin the beginning of the lecture. (9) Walk around while teaching instead of standing at one pointand reading the slides. (10) Ask questions to students to get them thinking and synchronized withthe flow of lecture. Page 23.852.8 (a) (b)Figure 2: (a) Steps taken towards delivering an effective lecture; (b) steps towards effectivecourse management and organization.5Figure 2 (b) shows the flowchart of necessary steps for course management and organizationtaken by Dr. Bedekar to learn effective teaching. Dr. Bedekar learned several key features of a

Conference Session

FPD 7: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part II: Perceptions and Paradigms

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Burford J. Furman, San Jose State University; Ping Hsu, San Jose State University; Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

points in many areas). There was virtually no impact on students’ perceptions aboutengineering as an a) exciting profession, b) challenging profession, c) profession that contributesto society, or d) profession in which people design products.In 2007, a new task force was convened to redesign the course. At the time 20% to 50% of ourengineering freshmen (depending on gender and ethnicity) were not persisting in engineeringinto the sophomore year. Furthermore, the course was not filling its intended purpose, as 30% ofthe students in the class were students who had waited until their junior or senior year to take it.A multi-disciplinary team of faculty designed a series of projects that engage students in multiplesteps of the design cycle

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Boyd, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Eric Paul Pearson, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems; Noah Miller, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

accomplished by all involvedthrough volunteering their time, expertise, and efforts.The weekend success centers on genuine and extreme output from a unique set of individuals: 1. Program participants who have agreed to attend a minimum of two weekend retreats 2. Former program participants who volunteer to: a. Create a unique theme and program content b. Manage a budget and schedule c. Recruit and lead volunteer content developers d. Arrange executive speakers e. Solicit and guide volunteer weekend coaches f. Manage communications and logistics 3. Previous program graduates who offer their expertise as volunteers: a. Content developers b. Logistic leads c. Evaluators

Collection

2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Keith Level

perspective,including opinions from both instructors and the students in their respective classes. There willalso be some short discussion on possible future uses of software applications like MasteringEngineering.Table of Contents A. The Role of Assigning Homework in my Teaching Career B. Mastering Engineering Overview C. How Mastering Engineering Works D. Grading in Mastering Engineering E. Types of Problems Available in Mastering Engineering F. Importing / Exporting Courses / Other Resources G. Customizing Mastering Engineering to include Instructor’s Course Materials H. My Recommendations for Instructors who will use Mastering Engineering I. Upsides to Mastering Engineering: Instructor and Student Perspectives

Conference Session

Sustainability and engineering education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandre David Wing, Colorado School of Mines; Cristal Hibbard, Colorado School of Mines; Jennifer Strong, Colorado School of Mines; Jörg E Drewes, Colorado School of Mines; Junko Munakata-Marr, Colorado School of Mines

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Environmental Engineering

Cycle & Taste Test & & Reuse Water Treatment Hungry BugsOf the following The sector that uses the Approximately how much A microorganism thatprocesses, which is most most water in the U.S. is: of the Earth’s surface is obtains its carbon sourceresponsible for chemical water? from CO2 gas is a(n):removal? a. households (residences) b. agriculture a. 33% a. autotroph c. manufacturing b. 50

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Brian Peterson, U.S. Air Force Academy; Susan Elmore, US Air Force Academy ; Al DUPE Mundy, United States Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Design.semester. Cost of a complete set of four student units is about $150 for materials. From picking upthe rough components at a lumberyard to finished, assembled product took the author about sixhours for a set of four student units. Photos of the student units are shown in Figure 6. Theinstructor unit is shown in Figure 7. Page 23.654.6 a. Three Way Switch Circuit b. GFCI Circuit b. Figure 6. Photographs of the Four Student Units.c. Panel with Receptacle and Security Light d. Switched Outlet Circuit Figure 6. Photographs of the Four Student Units

Collection

2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Frank G. Jacobitz; Thomas F. Schubert

averages for this course instructor during a normal semester lie in the75-90% range.Given that Advanced Electronic Circuit Design has only been offered in a compact format (eitherabroad or on campus as a summer course), technical comparisons are a bit difficult. However,since the course instructor also taught these students in the prerequisite courses, directcomparisons can be made. The students enrolled in the course obtained an average grade of B(~3.0) in the prerequisite courses while the total student population averaged a B (~2.7) in thosecourses. For the CIE course, the average grade was somewhat higher: A (~3.5) with no studentperforming at a lower level than in the prerequisites. As was the case for the other CIE course inthis study, it

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Frank G Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Michael S. Morse, University of San Diego; Truc T. Ngo, University of San Diego

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Design in Engineering Education

% 20% 10% 10% 0% 0% 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rating Scale Rating Scale (a) (b) Figure 2. Obtaining help from other

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

reflect the size of the machine and thesensitivity to particular issues (e.g. large radius circles are better at highlighting machinegeometry errors, smaller circles are more sensitive to servo mismatch or lag). Figures 1, 2 and 3are exemplifying the procedures and techniques. Page 23.432.6 (a) (b) (c) (d)Figure 3 (a) Ballbar fixture adapter for EMCO CNC turning center (b) Ballbar measurement output withdifferent Quality standards. (c) Ballbar measurement output error values. (d) Ballbar error

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Pimmel, University of Alabama (Emeritus); Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Norman L. Fortenberry, American Society for Engineering Education; Brian Yoder; Rocio C Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-based instructional approaches and implement these approaches intheir classrooms and it will identify best practices for implementing effective VCP models. Asecondary affect of this effort is providing a large number of faculty members with an effectivevirtual learning experience, which should enable and encourage them to explore distanceeducation in a more meaningful way. Page 23.594.13AcknowledgementsThis work was supported by NSF grant DUE-1224217.References1. Anderson, W., U. Banerjee, C. Drennan, S. Elgin, I. Epstein, J. Handelsman, F. Hatfull, R. Losick, D. O’Dowd, B. Olivera, S. Strobel, C. Walker and I. Warner (2011). Changing the

Conference Session

FPD 8: Engineering Math Issues

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

performance. Of the students who took math courses outside of engineering, 64%earned less than a B- and 33% received Ds or Fs in calculus I. In response to this failure at theimportant mathematics juncture to success in engineering, a new pre-calculus for engineerscourse was developed in collaboration with the Applied Math Program to prepare students with adeeper understanding of mathematical concepts beyond what they previously received andprepare them for calculus success. A pilot class of 16 took the course in spring 2012, of whichmany moved on to calculus I in fall 2012 (pilot 1). A description and modifications to the pre-calculus for engineers course are presented in the paper, including the adoption of the ALEKSLearning System to assess and

Conference Session

Communication and Engineering Careers: Motivating Our Students

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John C. Anderson, Northwestern University; David W. Gatchell, Northwestern University; Barbara Shwom, Northwestern University; Stacy Benjamin, Segal Design Institute; John Andrew Lake, Segal Design Institute, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

/generalization as your topic sentence and expanding on it. Please feel free to change the sentence as needed to make it more accurate. If you have been assigned two sentences to develop, you may choose one but we’d prefer you do both. b) For the topic sentences of your teammates, identify the questions that the topic sentence raises in your mind and that you’d like to see your teammates’ paragraphs address.During the next class session, the teams discuss and revise the paragraphs together and with theinstructors. This exercise is not only an opportunity to coach students in writing clear paragraphs,but the specific set of statements that the students produce also provide a framework fordiscussing their

Conference Session

Tablets, Mobile and Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wanda Eugene, University of North Carolina - Charlotte; Shaundra Bryant Daily, Clemson University; Tiffany Barnes, NC State University; Richard Burns, West Chester University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

/1464884911410017     2 Attia, A. M., Aziz, N., Friedman, B., and Elhusseiny, M. F. (2011). Commentary: The Impact of Social Networking Tools on Political Change in Egypt’s “Revolution 2.0.” Electronic Commerce Research and Applications.     3 Ghannam, J. (2011, March 12). Freedom Beyond 140 Characters. The Herald-Sun.     4 Jensen, R. (2007). The Digital Provide: Information (Technology), Market Performance, and Welfare in the South Indian Fisheries Sector. Quarterly Journal of Economics 122(3):879-924.     5 Sreekumar, T. T. (2011). Mobile Phones and the Cultural Ecology of Fishing in Kerala. Information Society 27(3):172–180.     6 Burd, L. (2007). Technological Initiatives

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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Mathematics

, since it can cause students tostruggle with how to interpret a question and how to properly format solutions. This past springsemester, MyMathLab was used to deliver and grade a daily in-class problem in EngineeringAnalysis I. Several benefits of this approach have been observed: (a) attendance data iscollected and stored with little effort by the professor; (b) using MyMathLab in-class problems Page 23.1330.2helps reinforce course learning concepts with immediate correctness feedback; (c) studentsreceive a structured environment to practice dealing with exam-like problems.Student response to the MyMathLab homework and in-class problem has been

Conference Session

Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liesl Hotaling, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg; Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Rustam Stolkin; Peiyi Lin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

arating scale from A to F, including + and -. The high school students’ ratings were high for both(85 percent gave an A or B for enjoyment and about 75 percent gave it an A or B for learning),but the middle school students’ ratings were higher (over 98 percent gave it an A or B or learningand 80 percent for enjoyment). Males at both levels were slightly more enthusiastic than females.When asked what they liked most about the project, the items mentioned most frequently by thehigh school students referred to the hands-on aspects of the project. The middle school studentsalso liked the building but their second highest choice was working in groups and their third was

Conference Session

Intercollegiate and Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matt Olfat, University of Virginia; Kari Wold, University of Virginia; Roy Lee Hayes Jr, University of Virginia; Mark Endel Paddrik, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Page 23.1047.9 The three most important aspects highlighted in the literature are that simulations(a) provide immediate feedback in a realistic environment, (b) allow for creative trial-and-error, and (c) get students emotionally involved8. The immediate feedback offered by interactive visualizations is key to the above.Whereas theory- and lecture-based education has no functionality to instantly informstudents of whether their understanding of the material is right or wrong, simulations andgames provide real-time feedback to students while they are still focused on the topic athand. This is important because students typically enter attention lapses at intervals ofless than 5 minutes2, so any feedback that takes significantly

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Tang, Rowan University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; John P Henry, Sustainable Learning Systems; S. Keith Hargrove, Tennessee State University; Talbot Bielefeldt, International Society for Technology in Education

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

regarding the pros and cons of various energysources. Succeeding in this role requires that the player understand and apply the knowledgeabout power and energy systems learned in both the classroom and the game environment,together with the writing skills to collect appropriate evidence and compose a persuasive piece ofwriting. In fact, the game is designed in the way that automatically composes a final report forthe player by using every justification the player provides in the question prompts (Fig. 1b) atdifferent game stages.Fig. 1: (a) Chat with Mayor for the assignment; (b) a question prompt after a player visited the Mayor's roomAfter players exit the city hall, they must talk to different power system experts located in officesspread

Conference Session

Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

in Technological and Engineering Literacy MinorsAbstractThe need for a greater understanding of engineering and technology by non-engineers is widelyrecognized as important for both a well-rounded education and economic competitiveness.Informed citizens in today’s world should possess a broad understanding of technology and beempowered by this understanding to make informed decisions on technologically-related issues.In response to this need, some engineering programs have successfully reached across campus inefforts to improve the technological and engineering literacy of non-engineers. Theestablishment of the Technological Literacy Division of the American Society for EngineeringEducation attests to the interest among

Conference Session

Beyond BS: Issues Affecting Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Marvin E. Criswell P.E., Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

skills in hisor her initial time in professional practice as an employee. This paper presents information from a Delphi-type survey on the additionalcompetencies expected by the structural engineering community to be gotten by the entrance-level engineer during the first 5 years of experience following completion of a masters-levelgraduate program. It does this by defining the competencies as quantified using Bloom’staxonomy [1] expected by the structural engineering profession in 44 specific subtopics within thefollowing 5 general areas: A-Basic Mechanics and Engineering Tools, B-General StructuralEngineering Tools, C-Technology and Communication Tools, D-Structural Engineering Topicsand Tools, E-Management and Professional Tools at both

Conference Session

Fresh Perspectives on Information Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon N. Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Lisa Johnston, University of Minnesota

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

guidance on these issues from faculty and researchersand currently the Libraries are the only campus entity offering consultations on these services.This area seems a natural extension of classic library services, including information Page 23.156.11classification and organization as well as information literacy instruction, to help the librarymaintain its relevancy in the evolving information landscape.1 Johnston, L., Lafferty, M., & Petsan, B. (2012). Training researchers on data management: A scalable, cross-disciplinary approach. Journal of eScience Librarianship, 1(2). 79-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.7191/jeslib.2012.10122 Data

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard M. Bennett, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; William Schleter, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Taimi Olsen, Tennessee Teaching and Learning Center; Stan Guffey, University of Tennessee Teaching and Learning Center; Wenshu Li

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Personality Assessment, 91, 166-174.3. Goulet, R. (2010). “Individualized homework: an effective learning strategy,” Proceedings, ASEE Annual Convention, Paper AC 2010-848.4. Jaeger, B, Freeman, S., Whalen, R., and Payne, R. (2010). “Successful students: smart or tough?” Proceedings, ASEE Annual Convention, Paper AC 2010-1033.5. Kaw, A. and Yalcin, A. (2010). “Does collecting homework improve examination performance?” Proceedings, ASEE Annual Convention, Paper AC 2010-131, NSF Grantees Poster Session.6. Schilling, W. (2010). “Using performance bonuses to decrease procrastination.” Proceedings, ASEE Annual Convention, Paper AC 2010-912

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

members of their Home Group. Jigsaw Exercise: One of the three major US automobile companies has given a task to the student teams to research and recommend the future direction. Rank or pick your top two choices of the following automobile safety control system technologies to be pursued for further research and development. Prepare a poster in defense of your selection. a. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system b. Automatic Distance Control (ADC) system c. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system d. Integrated Brake Control (IBC) systemBenefits of Jigsaw Activity: • Instead of

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William T. Evans PhD P.E., University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

the tap but at the rating of the devicebeing fed.The 10 foot tap rule allows any size wire to be used to tap from the source while the 25 foot taprule allows for wire to be used to tap from a source that is rated 1/3 or more of the rating of thetap. These two rules are summarized in Article 240-21 (b) Feeder Taps in the 2011 NEC. Othersections amplify the tap rule for taps supplying transformers and for conductors outside thecontrol panel. The rules should be read carefully and applied for all electrical installations. Thetap rules allow for distribution of electrical power in a control panel in a practical yet safemanner. An example is shown in the figure below: Not to exceed Device fed by wire

Conference Session

Research on Learning, Performance, and Impact

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Chandra Y Austin Ph.D, Auburn University; Christine E. Hailey, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

consisting of seven to ten MESA students were interviewed forapproximately one hour. They were asked two questions: (1) Can you describe one of the best times you have had in MESA? (2) What do you think you are gaining by participating in MESA?Using a grounded theory approach, focus group interviews produced eight distinctive themes: (a)informal mentoring, (b) makes learning fun, (c) time management, (d) application of math andscience, (e) feelings of accomplishment, (f) builds confidence, (g) comradery, and (h) exposureto new opportunities.6Insights gained from the focus group interviews contributed to the development of the “impacts”section of the survey instrument which consists of 39 statements. Each statement began with thephrase

Collection

2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Nina Robson P.E.

assessments that are congruent with the four desired student outcomes: (a) improved critical thinking skills, (b) greater capacity for independent work, (c) taking more responsibility for one’s own learning, (d) intellectual growth, congruent with the above mentioned goals and objectives. In what follows, we discuss the two projects, Device Analysis and Design Challenge, both presented in the ‘Fall 2012 as a part of the Introduction to Mechanical Design class at California State University. Device Analysis: Project Scope In the ‘Fall 2012 a project activity was presented to the students, using guided inquiry learning architecture. Students were given a hands-on problem to find a real-world mechanical device

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher R Conty, Editor On Behalf of You

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

; Technicians; only in health occupations are "Technologists" listed. 2 b) ET has far fewer programs nationally: 100 4-year colleges & universities in the U.S. offer ET (per ASEE) vs. 350 in engineering, 3 most being ABET-accredited. Of 104 ABET- accredited 2-year ET programs, over a third are at those same 100 4-year colleges. Most original (1950’s) 2-year College ET programs were in Mid-Atlantic & Great Lakes states. c) The average ET program enrolls fewer students than the average Engineering program; also, each Engineering School has more recognized or accredited programs (usually several) than each College with ET programs (often just 1 or 2 accredited ET programs, with few offered anywhere beyond

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session I - Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Keith Willey, University of Technology Sydney; Anne P Gardner, University of Technology, Sydney

Tagged Topics

Invited - Curriculum Development

ofunderstanding before in-class lectures. The intention is that class time is spent on highercognitive interactive activities, focusing on material that most students „don‟t get‟, rather thanon material that students can understand by themselves. Prior to class: 1. Students undertake readings, research and/or development activity. Page 21.48.6 2. Students answer and provide their reasoning for a series of online multiple-choice questions facilitated via SPARKPLUS (Figure 4). 3. a) students can log on and use the SPARKPLUS summary screens showing histograms and confidential comments submitted for each answer choice (A, B C etc) to

Conference Session

Visualization tools, modeling abilities and grading models

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University; Modris Dobelis, Riga Technical University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

students’ ability to create solid models when givenan assembly drawing and their spatial visualization ability. Students were administered thePSVT:R and the MCT and were then given an assembly drawing and asked to model as many ofthe seven parts as possible during a 110 minute class period. The parts in the assembly ranged incomplexity from a ball to a valve body. Students were given a ruler to measure parts on the B-size drawing and determine sizes of features based on the given scale (2:1). Relationships wereexamined between the PSVT:R, MCT, modeling activity, final project and the final exam. Thispaper will present the results of this study and discuss implications for future research.IntroductionWith the reduced amount of instructional time

Conference Session

Fresh Perspectives on Information Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

Department of Education. (2012). Indiana’s diploma requirements. Retrieved from http://www.doe.in.gov/diploma-requirements B. Jones, Steve. (2012). Indiana’s diploma requirements. Retrieved from http://www.doe.in.gov/diploma-requirements C. Bean, S., & Jones, S. Indiana’s Diploma Requirements. Indiana Department of Education, 2012. D. Indiana Department of Education (Jolly, Indiana; 2012). Indiana’s diploma requirements. Retrieved from http://www.doe.in.gov/diploma-requirementsPopulationThe section taught by the librarian-author had a distribution of students that is typical of the firstyear engineering program at Purdue University. The data were gathered from the 119

Collection

2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Foaad Khosmood; Phillip Nico

Society for Engineering Education 265 ■ implement tfs_defrag() /* moves blocks such that all free blocks are contiguous at the end of the disk. This should be verifiable with the tfs_displayFraments() function */ b Directory and renaming ■ tfs_rename() /* renames a file. New name should be passed in. */ ■ tfs_dir() /* lists all the files on the disk */ c Read-only and writeByte support ■ implement the ability to designate a file as “read only”. By default all files are “read write