Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Chalmers, United States Military Academy; Eric Crispino, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

goal of becoming USArmy officers is not in question. They are driven to do well in their classes because theiracademic standing accounts for 65% of their order of merit (OML) within their graduating class.This OML determines the branch or specialty that they can select, their post selection, and it willdetermine promotion dates later in their careers. Cadets understand this importance and as aresult, they try very diligently to succeed.As Yearlings, (sophomores), they choose their majors. Students that choose an engineeringmajor will take CE300 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics and Design, and CE364Mechanics of Materials. Students that do not choose an engineering major must choose anengineering sequence or track of three engineering

Conference Session

Best Practices in Aerospace Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristi Shryock, Texas A&M University; Helen Reed, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

careers or being skilled practitioners. Theyare much longer range attributes a graduate accomplishes. One pitfall programs can face is thattheir objectives can many times be too closely related to what is expected of students at the timeof graduation. Objectives should describe what is attained the first several years aftergraduation.On the other hand, program outcomes are specific measurable qualities students must know or beable to do by the time of graduation. While they are normally measured as a student progressesthrough the program, the program must show they have been achieved by the time the studentgraduates. Programs will often times confuse the terms of program outcomes and courseoutcomes or objectives.Courses within the program have

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thuy Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin; William O'Brien, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Foundation, the University ofKentucky and several students who have participated in our survey and learning module testing.Bibliography 1. Wesier, M. (1991). The Computer for the Twenty-First Century. Scientific American, 265(3), 94-101. 2. Gambatese, J. and Dunston,P.( 2003).Design Practices to Facilitate Construction Automation, RR183-11, Construction Industry Institute, Austin, Texas. 3. Economist. ( 2005). The No-computer Virus. The Economist, 253(19), 65-67. 4. BLS. ( 2006). Career Guide: Construction. , U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. 5. O'Brien, W. J., Soilbelman, L., and Elvin, G. (2003).Collaborative Design Processes: An Active- and Reflective Learning Course in Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Journal

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vijay Renganathan, Institute of International Education; Lester Gerhardt, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Peggy Blumenthal, Institute of International Education; Allen Greenwood, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

International

requirement, for example,meet with strong resistance in science and engineering programs already under heavypressure to accommodate an ever-expanding body of knowledge in the corecurriculum, with fewer credit hours. Attention is increasingly turning to the vehicleof short-term study abroad as a way to infuse American undergraduate education withthe global competencies listed above. Such study offers an intense educationalopportunity and ideally stimulates longer-term interest in international education,language study, and global careers, while also providing students with skills that willbetter prepare them to be competitive in the global market place.There is no consensus on the content or methodology that best develops globalcompetency, and US

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renata Gorska, Cracow University of Technology; Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Examination Board, USA, 1939.[2] Differential Aptitude Tests. Fifth Edition , 1990, with Career Interest Inventory. The Psychological Corporation (USA).[3] French, J. W., “The Description Of Aptitude And Achievement Tests in Terms of Rotated Factors”, Psychometric Monographs 5, 1951.[4] Górska, R., A., Juščáková, Z., “A Pilot Study of a New Testing Method for Spatial Abilities Evaluation“, JGG, Vol.7 No.2, Heldermann Verlag 2003, pp.237-246.[5] Gòrska R., Sorby S., Leopold C.: “Gender Differences in Visualization Skills - An International Perspective”, The Engineering Design Graphics Journal, Vol. 62, Number 3, pp.9-18, 1998.[6] Górska, R., “Spatial Imagination – An Overview of the Longitudinal Research in Poland“, JGG, Vol.9, No

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynette Osborne, The George Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

asmathematics and the “hard” sciences. A picture emerges from this study that speaks to the powerful influence of peers onwomen’s academic goals. Over the course of the study, the women’s career goals shifted,giving way to what the researchers described as “the cultural model of romance” (Holland &Eisenhart, 1990, p. 93). They found that for three-quarters of their sample, peer relations,especially in the form of romantic ties, became a greater determinant of women’s actions thantheir academic aspirations. According to the researchers, by the end of their sophomore year, the Page 13.971.4

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Michael Hilgers, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Richard Elgin, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Charles Morris, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Glenn Morrison, Missouri University of Science & Technology

universities for an external loop in the development of the learningsystem to ensure a superior quality product. Civil engineering programs nationwide will benefitfrom the integration of GIS into their foundational courses without adding more courses.Nationwide access benefits the engineering profession as a whole, as newly minted engineersbegin their careers with a strong GIS background.IntroductionThe popularity of web-based instructional tools across engineering disciplines has grown Page 13.808.2significantly in recent years[2-4] for a number of reasons. First, a much larger number of students,and a much wider audience can be reached via the World

Conference Session

Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Hennia cavallini, University of Costa Rica

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International

useful for my career. Also, both were excellent experiences that allowed me to get in touch with different teaching methods. Besides they complimented each other making the understanding of the subject a little easier. The homework was an awesome exercise on the subject seen everyday ‚ We headed up into the mountains to a restaurant called Ram Luna, it overlooked all of the city lights of the central valley. The view was gorgeous and the food was great too. ‚ I really enjoyed the live music and traditional dancing. I felt that today was the best way to enjoy the culture yet. The labs were both in English and Spanish and encouraged team work. Got a lot of hands-on experience being in Costa Rica

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christan Whysong, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jenny Lo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

during the undergraduate career, engineering ethics should be taughtthroughout the engineering curriculum. As the DLR project progresses into its next phases, BSEseniors enrolled in the Food Process Engineering course took part in a pilot ethics exercise. Thisexercise was in addition to contemporary issues already discussed in the course and consisted ofpre- and post-surveys, a written assignment, and an in-class discussion. The following are someof the lessons learned through the pilot exercise.This exercise was given to the class right before fall break, coming one and a half weeks before Page 13.716.13the end of the semester. Additionally

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Masten, McMaster University; Robert Fleisig, McMaster University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

; and an oral presentation before an audienceof 50 students (first project) or an interactive poster presentation (second project). Gradingreports and presentations included “peer evaluation” as an integral part of the learning process.Three teams with the best presentations were selected and given additional coaching andinstruction before giving oral presentations to the entire class in a special evening event, withadditional presentations from Engineers Without Borders (Canada). Recognition was given toother student teams with awards for best technical reports, most innovative designs, and mostimpressive humanitarian ideas.To ensure that students also learned about modern engineering with direct relevance to careers inNorth America, the

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifton Kussmaul, Muhlenberg College

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

.”In some cases, however, students may not recognize the value of such tools and processes untilseveral years later, when they encounter larger projects in school or in the workforce. A formerstudent, working in industry, emailed to describe the effects of processes and tools on his career: “Even though I (we) complained during our software engineering class about the tedious paper work that was required for our projects, it was by far one of the most accurate representations of a ‘real world’ work environment. The processes that we underwent in your class to develop a project (especially scoping it out) have given me a leg up on my peers. I have come to understand that the (good) developers spend roughly 65

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Thornton, Emerson Climate Technologies; Kyle Shipp, Kettering University; Tony Lin, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

criterion 3 has specific Program Outcomes (POs) for the engineering disciplines6.The multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning relates directly to Program Outcome D:the graduates have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. Teamwork is oftenemphasized in engineering courses, but it is often within a single class or discipline. Byintegrating the Advanced Quality Assurance class with the Polymer Processing class, thestudents are able to gain valuable experience working in multidisciplinary teams much like theywill encounter when they begin their professional careers. The ability to function effectively inmultidisciplinary teams is an important attribute and asset for graduating engineers because mostproblem-solving methodologies

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trey Shirley, Clemson University; John Wagner, Clemson University; Randy Collins, Clemson University; Anand Gramopadhye, Clemson University

better prepare studentsfor successful careers in the workplace. As shown in Figure 2, some of these topics include teambuilding, collaborative learning, leadership, communication skills, project management,procurement, and ethics. The first lecture cluster focuses on team dynamics such as teambuilding activities, project management, proper communication techniques, and leadership. Next,students learn how to properly procure materials and equipment, and review general ethics.Finally, the classroom introduction of professional skills can be practiced and utilized in theteam-based laboratory experiments and projects.To reinforce the learning concepts, periodic multi-week homework assignments have beenassigned for completion by student teams

Conference Session

The Ever-Changing Course

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

-yearengineering program. Within this program, entering students learn basic engineering andtechnical skills that are applicable to their engineering and professional careers. Through thecompletion of the first-year engineering courses, students gain, develop, and improve their skillsin:• Teamwork• Written and oral technical communication (memos, reports, technical posters, technical Page 14.852.2 presentations, etc.)• Problem solving• Engineering design• Engineering modeling (numerical, graphical, 3-D)• Engineering analysis (data collection, analysis, description)• Computer software• Interpersonal communication with respect to teammates

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Murray, State University of New York, Binghamton; Roy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-902: IMPROVING AN ABET COURSE ASSESSMENT PROCESS THATINVOLVES MARKER PROBLEMS AND PROJECTSBruce Murray, State University of New York, Binghamton Bruce T. Murray is a professor of mechanical engineering at the State University of New York at Binghamton and is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the ME Department. He received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in ME from Rutgers University in 1978 and 1980, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in ME from the University of Arizona in 1986. Earlier in his career he was a Member of Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories where he was involved in system thermal management and reliability. He also was a research engineer at the National Institute of

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Jones, United States Army; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Anna Lambert, University of Memphis; Brian Novoselich, United States Military Academy; Stephanie Ivey

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the experience but it was tempered with some regret thatmight have been avoided with additional faculty intervention.The engineering design processes used by engineering students in problem solving situations canbe a source of professional development and an introduction to a career as a practicing engineer.At the same time it also can be an extremely frustrating experience that can leave a graduatingstudent with a poor impression of problem solving. In this study, the framework’s design ofdual-categorization made it possible to examine problem solving processes at individual andgroup levels, and to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses that occurred consistently atspecific points in the problem solving process. Such information also

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Goebel, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Harry Petersen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; William Peterson, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

locations ≠ the attraction of industry to capture “hit the ground running” students ready to move seamlessly into career positions based on more rigorous internship exposure30% of this award was to also develop online customized training to meet the growing needs ofLean curriculum demand for the incumbent workforce. While only 12% of the funds wouldeventually be expended to the incumbent workforce e-curriculum, the remainder was directed tosupport related online infrastructure with the system’s approval. This paper attempts to deal withthe credit based experience only. The grant formative life was 18 months for the conversion of15 credits or 79% of the senior year face-to-face course work and 11 credits of graduate 500level coursework

Conference Session

Attitudes, Self-Confidence, and Self-Efficacy of Women Engineering Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Villa, Texas A&M University; Carolyn Clark, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Sandlin, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

. Grant, H., & Dweck, C. S. (2003). Clarifying achievement goals and their impact. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 85, 541-553.15. Dweck, C.S. (2006). Is math a gift? Beliefs that put females at risk. In S. J. Ceci & W. Williams (Eds.), Are sex differences in cognition responsible for the underrepresentation of women in scientific careers? (pp. 47- 55). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.16. Tinto, V. (2005). College student retention: Formula for student success. . In A. Seidman (Ed.), College Student Retention. Formula for student success (pp. ix-x). American Council on Education CT: Praeger.17. Lincoln, Y. S., Guba, E. G. (1985). Naturalistic inquiry. Newbury Park, CA:Sage.18

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ciaraldi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Eben Cobb, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David Cyganski, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael Demetriou; Greg Fischer; Michael Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fred Looft, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; William Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Bradley Miller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yiming Rong, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kenneth Stafford, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; James Van de Ven, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Page 14.1034.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Robotics Engineering: A New Discipline for a New CenturyAbstractIn the spring of 2007, Worcester Polytechnic Institute introduced a BS degree program inRobotics Engineering. The motivation for the program was two-fold: it addresses the needs ofthe rapidly growing robotics industry and provides a professional career path matched togrowing student interest as demonstrated by numerous high school robotics competitions. Theprogram is a collaborative effort between the departments of Computer Science, Electrical andComputer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering and relies in part on already existingcourses. The core curriculum, however, consists of five new “unified

Conference Session

Introduction to Materials Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Materials

-creativitylinkages do not suggest that provision of autonomy necessarily results in creative output amongundergraduate students, the research may indicate that if engineering students are allowedincreased autonomy and supported in self-directed efforts, creative expression will follow.Autonomy and Creativity in Engineering ProgramsThe Importance of EnvironmentGiven the correlation between personal autonomy and creativity, should engineering educatorssimply run out and find the most autonomy-oriented individuals, and attempt to convince them topursue a glorious career in engineering? Perhaps. Engineering faculty could work with collegeadmission teams to devise strategies to target students who have creative traits or experience increative processes

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Dominick Fazarro, Sam Houston State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

into the house.Students involved in this project have been experiencing structured independent research,creative thinking, and hands on experiences that benefit their future career and further the currentknowledge of alternative ambient energy sources. Most of the energy sources were defined bythe students and are being investigated. During the investigation a variety of software simulationtools such as LMS AMESim[29], Matlab, NI Multisim[30] etc. would be used prior to hands-onconstruction. Each source of ambient energy have been assigned to a student or student groupsaccording to their major/minor or individual interest. Page

Conference Session

Learning as a Community

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sondra Miller, Boise State University; Pat Pyke, Boise State University; Amy Moll, Boise State University; Melissa Wintrow, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

and writing skills. Page 14.1094.4Seminar sessions included guest speakers to discuss the academic and career aspects of specificengineering disciplines, administration and interpretation of personality profile surveys to betterunderstand group dynamics, and watching and discussing documentaries dealing with topicssuch as sustainable building practices and alternative fuel transportation.Activities aimed at community building included a raft trip down the Boise River with the HealthProfessions RC immediately prior to beginning the fall 2008 semester, a bike ride along theBoise River Green Belt to explore the multi-disciplinary engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Endeavor

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Herkert, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Jameson Wetmore, Arizona State University; Heather Canary, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Karin Ellison, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

possible socialimplications of research; (4) ability to identify values and stakeholder interests; and (5) examplesof how different career paths lead to different macro-ethical implications and outcomes (e.g.,pacifists in military jobs).The consultants, advisors, and visitors agreed that the ambitious goal of this project to integratemicroethics and macroethics was well worth pursuing. We worked to formulate ways tointegrate the two spheres. There was much discussion about how to conceive of the relationshipbetween micro and macro issues. Are they overlapping contexts, such as a Venn diagram mightconvey? Are they different levels of abstraction and application to consider? Are they in aninherent duality of action and structure, such as described

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Bowles, University of South Carolina; Gang Quan, University of South Carolina

Science & Engineering at the University of South Carolina. He received his PhD from the University of Notre Dame. He is the recipient of an NSF Faculty Early Career Award. His research interests include real-time systems, embedded computing, power-/thermal-aware design, electronic design automation, advanced computer architecture, and reconfigurable computing. Page 14.194.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An FPGA-Based Embedded System Design Laboratory for the Undergraduate Computer Engineering CurriculumAbstractThe primary focus of this project is the development of

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eduardo Montanez, Freescale Semiconductor; Michael Norman, Freescale Semiconductor

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

of architectures.These and other development tools add to a rich set of tools that greatly benefit engineers in theindustry. Experience with these tools in an academic setting will better prepare engineeringstudents for careers in industry. Page 14.19.12Design Example: An HVAC ControllerThe Tower’s rich set of MCU/MPU and peripheral boards along with the ability to rapidlyprototype custom expansion boards provide an excellent hardware platform for embeddedsystem course work. This section provides an example of how this platform might be used tocreate a series of courses or labs that build progressively toward a complete application: a digital

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics V

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Ochs, Lehigh University; Lisa Getzler-Linn, Lehigh University; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Scott Schaffer, Purdue University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technology University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

Michigan Tech since its inception in 2000, and is responsible for its overall coordination and development. Her responsibilities include corporate sponsorship development, interdisciplinary program evaluation and assessment, and workshop/course instruction in the areas of teaming and leadership. She received her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Wayne State University. Before joining MTU she held various engineering and management positions during a 15 year career in the automotive industry. Page 14.250.1© American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

discipline o At the end of the semester (due by December 18), reviewing the TA experience in light of his own career goals and providing feedback to Donna on her teaching approaches 1 Solicited and unsolicited feedback from Sociology 100 students regarding XXX’s work with them (10 points)______________________________________ ___________________Donna C. Bird Date______________________________________ ___________________XXX Date Page

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Pasha Antonenko, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University; Susan Stansberry, Oklahoma State University; Gayla Hudson, Oklahoma State University; Jean Dockers, Oklahoma State University; Alonzo Peterson, Langston University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

3/3 3/3 3/3 3/2Note: On the scale of 1 to 4 (Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree). PRE/POST.Boston Museum of Science8 What do Engineers Do/What is TechnologyFigure 3 and 4 show the results from the “What do Engineers Do/What is Technology?”assessment for the teachers pre and post workshop developed at the Boston Museum of Science. Page 14.1204.9Figure 3 – Pre and Post Scores for What Do Engineers Do?As expected teachers knew that engineers did not arrange flowers, sell food, clean teeth or makepizza. The was less agreement for careers that are considered technical in nature, such as

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

HF design additionally requires that engineering and otherstudents see how HF design is applied to challenges in their discipline or future career. Ensuringfuture vitality requires that HF courses both enhance students’ chances HF-related employmentas well as entice students to pursue graduate studies.Discussion of Planning MeetingsTo create a course on high frequency design techniques that could serve as wide an audienceof students as possible, the three faculty and one graduate student involved in the course meton a regular basis (primarily) during a summer intercession to discuss the key requirementsfor such a course. The following paragraphs summarize the discussion of these individualsand serve to outline the framework around which the

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Bret Swan, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

the project.Product development is not the only way for students to enjoy the benefits of authentic capstoneexperiences. Most engineering and technology students will not spend their technical careers inthis phase of the system development lifecycle. They will spend much of their times moving upand down the development lifecycle as necessary. Therefore authentic, interesting andchallenging technical capstone experiences can be designed around different sections of thesystem development lifecycle.3.2 Capstone or just design?Another hidden assumption is that the course is a ‘capstone’. IE the experience builds on afoundation of core courses in the major discipline. It is perfectly feasible for, say, a computerscience major, to participate in a