Conference Session

ECE Online Courses, Labs and Programs

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Genevieve Sapijaszko; Carlo Sapijaszko

Session 2432 An Innovative Electronics Laboratory System for On Campus and Distance Learning Applications Carlo Sapijaszko, Genevieve I. Sapijaszko Thomson Delmar Learning, DeVry UniversityAbstractThe eTCB, a custom-built trainer board that works in concert with National Instruments’ NIELVIS1 (Electronics Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite) and a personal computer, is asolution for students who need to perform laboratory experiments, whether at a distance or oncampus. This solution offers students the convenience of purchasing a laboratory manual and acustom-built eTCB

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

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Sheldon Jeter

Session 1793 LABORATORY USE OF A SPECIALLY PROGRAMMED EXCEL USER FORM FOR POLYNOMIAL REGRESSIONAND FOR EVALUATING THE UNCERTAINTY OF POLYNOMIAL REGRESSION MODELS Sheldon M. Jeter Georgia Institute of TechnologyINTRODUCTION Regression models are widely used in engineering practice, especially inmechanical and chemical engineering and in related fields. They are used to representdata and to calibrate instruments among other applications. Standard textbooks addresslinear regression models well, and some also address the associated statisticaluncertainties of linear

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Lab Experiments & Other Initiatives

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2005 Annual Conference

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Michael Anderson; Lance Perez; Jerald Varner

Session 3532 Implementation and Effectiveness of the Integrated Signals and Systems Laboratory Michael F. Anderson, Lance C. Pérez, Jerald L. Varner Clarke College/ University of Nebraska, LincolnIntroductionOver the past three years, the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University ofNebraska, Lincoln (UNL) has implemented an Integrated Signals and Systems Laboratory(ISSL) in its undergraduate curriculum. The laboratory experience uses a common experimentalplatform, the Telecommunications Instructional Modeling System (TIMS), in a sequence of fourcourses at the junior and

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil ET

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2005 Annual Conference

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Vernon Lewis; Carol Considine

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments

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2005 Annual Conference

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Dave Confer; Steven York; Michael Gregg; Jeffrey Connor

Design and Implementation of a Fuel Cell Laboratory Experience for Freshman Engineering Students SC. York, Dave Confer, Jeff Connor and Mike Gregg Department of Engineering Education Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityThe Department of Engineering Education (ENGE) at Virginia Tech conducts severalhands-on exercises in the Frith Freshman Design Laboratory throughout the academicyear. A recent addition to this design laboratory experience is a laboratory on fuel cells.This laboratory experience focuses on the operation and applications of fuel cells as apower source and allows the students to handle and operate their own bench-scaleprototype fuel

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Virtual and Distance Experimentation

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2004 Annual Conference

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Vernon Matzen

Alter natives in the Implementation of Inter net-Enabled Labor ator y Exper iments in Under gr aduate Civil Engineer ing Cour ses Abhinav Gupta, Mohammed A. Gabr , and Ver non C. Matzen Assistant Pr ofessor of Civil Engineer ing, Nor th Car olina State Univer sity/ Pr ofessor of Civil Engineer ing, Nor th Car olina State Univer sity/ Pr ofessor of Civil Engineer ing and Dir ector , Center for Nuclear Power Plant Str uctur es, Equipment and Piping, Nor th Car olina State Univer sityAbstr actRecent developments in information technology have generated considerable interest in the fieldof internet-enabled remote observation and control of laboratory experiments. This

Conference Session

Entrepreneurism in BME

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2004 Annual Conference

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Peter Mente; Marian McCord; Elizabeth Loboa; Susan Blanchard

Putting the “Engineering” into Tissue Engineering: Development of Undergraduate Tissue Engineering Course Materials and Laboratory Experiments Marian G. McCord, Elizabeth G. Loboa, Peter L. Mente, Susan M. Blanchard UNC Chapel Hill / NC State Joint Department of Biomedical EngineeringTissue engineering is inherently multidisciplinary, requiring an understanding both of cell and molecularbiology and basic materials science and engineering. According to the report of the InternationalTechnology Research Institute (WTEC Division) on Tissue Engineering Research(http://wtec.org/loyola/te/final/te_final.pdf), while there are a number of strong interdisciplinary

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

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Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

AC 2004-757: AN ONLINE COURSE MANAGEMENT TOOL TO DEVELOP ANDDELIVER THE MICROELECTRONICS LABORATORY CURRICULUMLakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University Page 9.195.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2004 Session 1526 Micr oelectr onics Labor ator y Cur r iculum Development and Deliver y Via Online Tool Lakshmi V. Munukutla, Richar d Newman, Har r y Koehnemann, and J ohn Rober tson Ar izona State Univer sity East College of Technology and Applied Sciences

Conference Session

Three P's in Introduction to Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

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Kristine Craven

Session 3453 Assessing the Effectiveness of a Project-Based Laboratory Manual for a C Programming Course Kristine K. Craven Tennessee Technological UniversityAbstract Programming for Engineers, Basic Engineering (BE) 1120, is a first-year course atTennessee Technological University that is taught in a lecture/laboratory format. Traditionally thelaboratory manual has been comprised of unrelated randomly selected exercises chosen mainlyfrom the homework sections of the course textbook. A new project-based laboratory manual hasbeen

Conference Session

Diversity in Materials

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2003 Annual Conference

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Michael Nowak

Session 3464 Engineering Materials Lecture and Laboratory: Cross- Disciplinary Teaching in a Small University Setting Michael Nowak Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Hartford West Hartford, CT 06117Abstract:We have developed a course combining an engineering materials laboratory with a materialsscience lecture for a diverse population of students. By judicious selection of topic order, we areable to utilize one lecture and one laboratory for Mechanical, Civil and Biomedical Engineeringstudents.The basic

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Electrical ET

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2004 Annual Conference

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Chih-Ping Yeh

Section 2648 An Integrated Modular Laboratory for Analog Electronics, Applied Signal Processing, Control Systems and Electronic Communication Chih-Ping Yeh, Radian G. Belu Division of Engineering Technology Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202Introduction: The undergraduate EE or EET students are required to take courses in several knowledgeareas, such as circuit analysis, analog and digital electronics, power electronics, control systems,communications and

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching/Learning Strategies

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2004 Annual Conference

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Harry Franz

Fire Alarm Laboratory Class using LabVIEW Software taken by Students from Two-Year Colleges Prof. Harry Franz, P.E.1 University of Houston- Downtown Member ASEE, IEEE, ISA. NSPE, TAPAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the creation of a Safety and Fire Alarm LaboratoryCourse that uses LabVIEW and is taken by students that originate from two-year colleges.The University of Houston – Downtown in Houston, Texas has recently instituted a Safetyand Fire BSET program. One of the courses in the program is the “Fire Alarm” course. Thechallenge has been to create a laboratory that is within both budget and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Nicole DeJong Okamoto; Tai-Ran Hsu

Session 1526 Development of a Laboratory Curriculum Devoted to the Thermal Management of Electronics Nicole DeJong Okamoto, Tai-Ran Hsu San Jose State UniversityIntroductionEffective cooling of electronics has emerged as a challenging and constraining problem of thenew 21st century. The economic market demands ever faster computer clock speeds while at thesame time smaller physical enclosures. Computers, cell phones, and even automotive electronicsystems are becoming smaller and smaller. Since computer chip heat fluxes (the rate of heattransfer per unit

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

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Joseph Sener

Document 2004-150 CRITERION 3-(b) OF 'ABET' FOR LABORATORY PRACTICES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION Joseph C. Sener, Ph.D., P.E. Civil Engineering Department Boise State University College of Engineering 1910 University Drive, MEC 403K Boise, ID 83725-2075, USAAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 2003-2004 GeneralEngineering Criteria for Basic Level Program Outcomes and Assessments, requires

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

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Brian Thomas; Carolyn Skurla; Walter Bradley

Teaching Freshman Engineering Using Design Projects and Laboratory Exercises to Increase Retention Carolyn Skurla, Brian Thomas, Walter L. Bradley, Baylor UniversityIntroductionThe primary goal of the freshman engineering course at Baylor University is to help students toappreciate the exciting career possibilities that a degree in engineering will provide them.Obviously this can be accomplished with descriptions of what engineers do, including interestingvideos and speakers from industry; however, we believe that the best way for students tounderstand what engineers actually do is to give them the opportunity to practice engineering.The analogy to

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

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Zac Bunnell; Garett Scott; Sundararajan Madihally

Session # 1793Integrating Process Simulation into the Unit Operations Laboratory Through an Absorption Column Experiment Zac Bunnell, Garett Scott, and Sundararajan Madihally School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State UniversityAbstractRecent advances in computational tools have revolutionized the way graduating students willwork and interact with multiple disciplines. This has necessitated an the integration of noveltechnologies into traditional courses, particularly into Unit Operations Laboratory (UOL). InUOL students obtain hands-on experience on the application of the theoretical

Conference Session

Electrical ET Labs

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2003 Annual Conference

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Richard Newman; Albert McHenry; John Robertson, Arizona State University; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

AC 2003-179: HOW TO MAXIMIZE LABORATORY EXPERIENCE OFENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS USING ELECTRONIC MEDIUMAlbert McHenry,John Robertson, Arizona State UniversityLakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State UniversityRichard Newman, Page 8.644.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2003 Session # 3549 How to Maximize Laboratory Experience of Engineering Technology Programs Using Electronic Media Lakshmi Munukutla, Albert McHenry, John Robertson, and Richard Newman Arizona State University East College of Technology and Applied Sciences

Conference Session

Learning Enhancements for CHE Courses

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2003 Annual Conference

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Polly Piergiovanni; S. Scott Moor

Session 3213 Experiments in the Classroom: Examples of Inductive Learning with Classroom-Friendly Laboratory Kits. S. Scott Moor and Polly Piergiovanni Lafayette CollegeAbstractThe educational literature is full of examples of the effectiveness of inductive and hands onlearning. Laboratory experiments are clearly an excellent place to encourage this type of learning.However, it would be beneficial to mix laboratory material with classroom presentations andproblem solving in a more flexible approach than a traditional

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Bijan Sepahpour

Session 1526 DESIGN OF AN AFFORDABLE MODEL LABORATORY FOR MECHANICAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS Bijan Sepahpour The College of New Jersey Department of Engineering Ewing, New Jersey 08628-0718 609. 771. 3463 sepahpou@tcnj.eduLaboratory experimentation is a critical final link for a thorough understanding of scientific andengineering theories. Development of the

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald Wilcher

Session 2003-143 Developing Laboratory Based Electronics/Software Projects using a LEGO Mindstorms Programmable Brick Donald Wilcher MaDon Page 8.405.1Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition?2003,American Society for Engineering EducationIntroductionOne of the challenges confronted by EC (Electrical – Computer) engineering educators isdeveloping electronics and software laboratory

Conference Session

Computers in ME

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2003 Annual Conference

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Kathy Stalcup; Javad Hashemi; Edward Anderson

Session 3566Development of Software to Improve Learning and Laboratory Experience in Materials Science Javad Hashemi, Katherine A. Stalcup, Edward E. Anderson, and Adam Majkowski Texas Tech University, Department of Mechanical Engineering/ Texas Tech University, Teaching Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) Texas Tech University Department of Psychology/ Texas Tech University, Teaching Learning and Technology Center (TLTC)/ Texas Tech University, Department of Mechanical EngineeringAbstract The laboratory experience is a major component of any engineering program

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Control Applications

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Alvin Post

Session 2159 An FFT Spectrum Analysis Laboratory for Undergraduate Vibration or Instrumentation Courses Alvin Post Department of Manufacturing and Aerospace Engineering Technology Arizona State University-EastAbstractA complete spectrum analysis laboratory experiment is described. It is intended for mechanicallyoriented, introductory instrumentation classes, and requires students to diagnose mechanicalproblems in a machine with rotating components. Equipment requirements are modest

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

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Andrew Otieno; Clifford Mirman

Session 3247 A LABORATORY BASED PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) COURSE FOR A MANUFACTURING CURRICULUM Andrew Otieno and Clifford Mirman, Department of Technology, Northern Illinois University otieno@ceet.niu.edu or mirman@ceet.niu.eduAbstractThe need for continuous reengineering of the curriculum is evident in this era where mostcompanies are downsizing their engineering staff in an effort to provide cost reduction. In thiscost conscious environment, industry is looking for employees that can fill numerous roleswithin

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Srilekha Srinivasan; Robert Palmer; Michael Anderson; Lance Perez; A. John Boye

Session 2632 An Integrated Signals and Systems Laboratory at the University of Nebraska: Laboratory Philosophy and Study Design Srilekha Srinivasan, Lance C. Pérez, Robert D. Palmer, Michael F. Anderson, A. John Boye University of Nebraska, Lincoln/Clarke CollegeIntroductionThe Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln (UNL), isimplementing an integrated signals and systems laboratory experience in its undergraduatecurriculum. The laboratory experience uses a common experimental platform, theTelecommunications Instructional Modeling Systems

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Bell; Scott Fogler

Session 2793 Implementing Virtual Reality Laboratory Accidents Using the Half-Life Game Engine, WorldUp, and Java3D John T. Bell and H. Scott Fogler University of Illinois Chicago / University of Michigan Ann ArborThis paper describes recent developments in an ongoing project[1-3] to develop a series ofvirtual reality based laboratory accident simulations, designed to impress upon users theimportance of following proper lab safety procedures, and the potential consequences of notdoing so. The primary goal of the project is that users will remember the experience of sufferinga

Conference Session

Activities for the Materials Classroom

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2003 Annual Conference

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S. Michael Condren; Ken Lux; George C. Lisensky; Donald Stone; Arthur B. Ellis; Anne Bentley; Amy Payne; Robert Carpick; Wendy Crone

Session 1464 Incorporating Concepts of Nanotechnology into the Materials Science and Engineering Classroom and Laboratory Wendy C. Crone, Arthur B. Ellis, Amy C. Payne, Kenneth W. Lux, Anne K. Bentley, Robert W. Carpick, Donald Stone, George C. Lisensky, S. Michael Condren University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI / Beloit College, Beloit, WI / Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TNAbstractThe National Science Foundation-supported Materials Research Science and Engineering Center(MRSEC) on

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2001 Annual Conference

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Priya Olden; Nikunja Swain; Maurice Robinson; James A. Anderson; James Parker; Cristal Caroll; Alan Seedarsan

Session 2247 Computer Based Virtual Engineering Laboratory (CBVEL) And Undergraduate Engineering, Technology & Science Research Nikunja K. Swain & James A. Anderson Cristal Caroll, Priya Olden, James Parker, Maurice Robinson, & Allan Seedarsan School of Engineering Technology & Sciences (SETS) South Carolina State UniversityI IntroductionAdvanced electronics and computerization are revolutionizing today’s industries and the engineeringtechnology and science

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2001 Annual Conference

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Audeen Fentiman; Robert J. Gustafson; John Merrill; John Demel; Richard Freuler

Session 1526 Developing and Implementing Hands-on Laboratory Exercises and Design Projects for First Year Engineering Students Richard J. Freuler, Audeen W. Fentiman, John T. Demel, Robert J. Gustafson, John A. Merrill The Ohio State UniversityAbstractDuring the past ten years, The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering has moved from aseries of separate freshman courses for engineering orientation, engineering graphics, andengineering problem solving with computer programming to a dual offering of course sequencesin the Introduction to

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2001 Annual Conference

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Rebecca Sidler Kellogg; J. Adin Mann; Ann Dieterich

Session 1630 Developing and using rubrics to evaluate subjective Engineering laboratory and design reports Rebecca Sidler Kellogg, J. Adin Mann, Ann Dieterich Iowa State UniversityAbstractIn the past two years several faculty in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics atIowa State University have been utilizing rubrics to evaluate student work in laboratory coursesas well as the engineering design course sequence. The laboratory course had primarilysophomores and the design course sequence were graduating seniors. Developing rubrics is notan easy task

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2001 Annual Conference

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David M. Beams

Session 3220 Developing Computer-Based Laboratory Instruments in a New Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Program David M. Beams University of Texas at TylerABSTRACT: The Department of Electrical Engineering of the University of Texas at Tyler hasdeveloped several computer-based laboratory instruments (CLIs) consisting of LabVIEWvirtual- instrument programs coupled with custom external hardware and has integrated their useinto the undergraduate curriculum. Semiconductor curve tracers for diodes, JFETs, MOSFETs,and bipolar transistors have been