Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University; Quintana Clark, Purdue University; Geovon Boisvenue, Purdue University; Stephen Paul Woodall, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

an interview.The second major category of online identity management strategies reflects the beliefthat students have no reason to hide or protect their personal content. This belief is fairlyuncommon, with less than half of the research participants sharing it. Those who sharethis belief explain: “There is nothing that I have that I feel like I need to hide fromanyone.” Others feel the need to be visible and self-promote, or put it simply - “I don’tcare.”Education about online identity managementWe asked students about their perceptions for the need to include social media literacy aspart of formal education. Of the 15 students we interviewed, all except one felt there is aneed for social media literacy and online identity management

Conference Session

Design Communications & Cognition I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffany Tseng, Stanford University; Maria Yang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

authors gratefully acknowledge Prof. Daniel Frey for consenting to use his course as acontext for this study and also thank the students for their participation. The work described inthis paper was supported in part by the National Science Foundation under Award 0830134. Theopinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and donot necessarily reflect the views of the sponsors. Page 22.1501.15References1. Hsi, S., Linn, M., and Bell, J. (1997). The role of spatial reasoning in engineering and the design of spatial instruction. Journal of Engineering Education, 86(2), 151–158.2. Sorby, S. (2009). Educational

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James K. Archibald, Brigham Young University; Doran K. Wilde, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

concept drawing of the game system on each vehicle to support thecompetition. As can be seen, it includes a fixed forward-pointing laser, a 360-degree lightdetector, a ZigBee wireless modem, status lights that reflect team affiliation and vehicle state,and a microprocessor to control the game system. Shots are made by orienting the truck to pointat another game system (on a truck or a team’s base) and then sending a message using lightpulses. Messages are sent in the IRDA standard physical layer serial format9, but a low-powerred (650 nm) laser was employed rather than infrared. The message is one byte in length,including fields with message type (two bits), the team of the shooter (two bits), and the vehiclenumber of the shooter (four bits). A

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

the manufacturer data sheets, application notes, and technical manuals andcomponent specifications. The experience of teamwork, prototype design and test, which wouldbe difficult to complete individually, gives the students a sense of satisfaction andaccomplishment that is often lacking in many engineering courses, not including projects.Furthermore, the design experience motivates student learning and develops skills required inindustry. The students were able to make satisfactory estimations and calculations of theseprojects. Their results reflect that they have understood well all the basic ingredients of themodeling techniques and design of the renewable energy systems. They were also very pleasedwith the approach used to teach them. Our

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

to 3.5, careful analytical reading declined from 4.2 to 3.4,and so on, where a rating of five reflects a strong agreement and one represents a strongdisagreement with the provided statement. To improve clarity of the survey question, the 2005 Page 22.1351.10question related to “lifelong learning abilities” was rewritten to refer to “independent learningabilities” and the opinion data declined most significantly on this question from 3.7 in 2005 to2.9 in 2008. Table 3. 2008 Student Opinions Regarding Technical Book Review Project (n=28) Question

Conference Session

Public Policy in Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

were as important asknowing the material. When asked what students would change or what would they liketo learn more about, most felt the training was fine and would not change it. A fewstudents offered helpful suggestions such as adding more real life examples, moreinformation about being empathetic, and how to develop effective listening skills. Theyalso requested more practice and information about fielding difficult questions. In my personal reflection about the training, I would do two things differently.First, I would give the training at least 30 more minutes, and second I would find outabout the specific class activities the students are involved in and make sure I was usingthose as a starting place for the lecture and role

Conference Session

Sustainability and Humanitarian Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khanjan Mehta, Penn State University; Duarte B. Morais, North Carolina State University; Yu Zhao, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

of the major scholars in the field provides a framework of globaleducation consisting of eight elements18. These elements are: human beliefs and values, globalsystems, global issues and problems, cross-cultural understanding, awareness of human choices,global history, acquisition of indigenous knowledge, and development of analytical, evaluative,and participatory skills19,20. The MTR Solutions Showcase emphasized the importance ofpreservation of and respect for indigenous knowledge21,22. Indigenous knowledge is about theways of knowing, seeing, and thinking that are passed down from generation to generation, andwhich reflect thousands of years of experimentation and innovation in all aspects of life.Over the course of human history, some

Conference Session

To Boldly Go... Engineering Librarians Explore New Connections with Users

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne Parker, University of Manitoba

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

, which more nearly reflects the environment in which a professionalengineer will have to work; students must learn how to function as a team by planning theteam’s activities and the tasks associated with a project, all within the framework ofmilestones and the deliverables.As we have discussed in our earlier paper [1], one of the major assignments has been theresearch-based final report – a necessity in a course where the students come fromdifferent disciplines and represent different levels of experience within an engineeringprogram. While some, like Irish, might argue that such an assignment is an academicrather than an engineering genre, the final report is far more than just an exercise in“knowledge assembly” [17]. “Staged” assignments are

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph F. Kmec, Purdue University; Bryan J. Hubbard, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Martin A Lopez De Bertodano, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Revis, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

objectives. These objectivesinclude equipping students with the ability to solve problems and the skills necessary for lifetimelearning. Attainment of these objectives will allow them to face a multitude of challenges andadapt to the changing needs of their profession throughout their career. Another objective ofacademic education is to provide students with practical skills that reflect the current state-of-the-practice. These practical skills will allow them to make immediate contributions to theiremployer upon graduation. A College of Technology with its prime mission and charter focusedmore on applications and practices rather than discovery and the sciences, is ideally positioned toeducate a workforce that understands and is capable of

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Courses and Outcomes II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Beverly Radloff, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Nancy Lamm, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

OfferThis section evaluates the number of graduates that received at least one full-time offer and whenthat offer was received in relation to the graduation month. Full-Time Offer % Grads with Avg. months Yes No no offer to offer* EDDP 21 3 8.70% 2.24 IUPUI 51 8 13.56% -4.86 U Indy 2 2 50.00% -0.5 *Average months to offer is based upon date of graduation, a positive number reflects an offer x number of months prior to graduation

Conference Session

FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Judith A. Garzolini, Boise State University; Gary LeRoy Hunt, Boise State University; Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Susan Shadle, Boise State University; Cheryl B. Schrader, Boise State University

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First-Year Programs

clearlycommunicated. Data on the start date and total hours worked indicate that a significant numberof students did not use the software in the manner that we had intended. This is also reflected inthe numerous queries about how to use ALEKS that the Math Department received in the lastfew weeks of the summer. It appears that both better advising techniques and stronger incentiveswill be needed.New Actions: (1) Restructure orientation sessions as described in Section 1. The two day formatshould reduce the concentration of information flowing at students in the short advising windowcurrently available. It is also possible that students could use computer facilities on campus tobegin their ALEKS work under our supervision. (2) Track our success rate for

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy L. Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Carl F. Jenks, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

scholarly writing with the first personactive voice—“I performed the experiment” is a typical construction. Students tend to addresstheir written work to their professors as if they were making an oral report directly to thatprofessor, which leads to immediate problems. The work will not meet scholarly stylerequirements because it reflects an informal tone. A review of literature in engineering andtechnology will reveal that almost no published scholarly work uses the first person in describingthe technical data or the process employed. This is often the result of students not havingfamiliarity with the literature in the field or the style of writing expected. Many of them havewritten first-person experience papers or statements, but not lengthy

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara E. Brazon, Penn State University; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

client sign off, was not achieved, the students were forced to return the current phase ofthe project and make necessary modification to the deliverables that reflected the requirements asstipulated and reiterated by the client at the meeting. Communication and access to the client bythe students was a critical and guiding force in the successful implementation of the final productand implementation of the Fast Track Process Phase Construction process..Presentations Page 22.1605.6Each team was required to give a brief oral presentation to the current managers. The managerand key group members met with the clients every two weeks to report the

Conference Session

K-12 Students and Teachers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah S. Stohlmann, University of Minnesota; Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Young Rae Kim, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Mi Sun Park, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

problem-solving tasks. Thus it also provides teachers and researchers with a starting point to track students’ misconceptions. This subtask includes variable selection and determining how much of the data are used. Students need to choose reasonable variables to reflect their definitions of problem tasks. Sampling They determine what data is appropriate to describe or explain the given problem contexts strategies based on their definitions. Beyond variable selection, students need to explore the nature of data so that the amount of data used is representative of the sample. A critical look at the data is required. Students

Conference Session

Digital Technologies and Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Herold, University of California, Riverside; Thomas Stahovich, University of California, Riverside; Han-lung Lin, University of California, Riverside ; Robert C. Calfee, University of California, Riverside

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

an element is missing, we recordthis as being both incorrect and missing.A student who does not attempt a solution step demonstrates a lower level ofunderstanding than a student who does attempt that step but makes errors. To ensurethat the assessment method reflects this, all error indicators of a solution step are markedas incorrect if a student made no attempt at that step.In the following section we describe the major problem-solving steps and correspondingerror indicators for both the belt and wedge friction problems.Belt Friction Error IndicatorsOur assessment of performance on belt friction problems considers five major solutionsteps: constructing the flywheel FBD; constructing the equilibrium equation for theflywheel; constructing

Conference Session

Technological Literacy for Undergraduate Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Lauren Aprill

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

develop their own designs for simple technologicaldevices based on knowledge acquired by completion of these projects.AcknowledgementThis work was supported by the National Science Foundation under award: DUE-0633277. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography 1. Our Student’s Best Work: A framework for accountability worthy of our mission, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) 2nd Edition (2008). 2. Pearson G., and A.T. Young, editors, Technically speaking: Why all Americans need to know more about technology, National Academies Press, (2002). 3

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric C. Dierks, University of Texas, Austin; Jason M. Weaver, University of Texas, Austin; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Kendra Crider, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

: Department of Mechanical Engineering. Any opinions, findings, or recommendationsare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsors.Bibliography1. Green M, Dutson A, Wood KL. Integrating Service-Oriented Design Projects in theEngineering Curriculum. In: ASEE Annual Conference, 2002. Montreal, Quebec: AmericanSociety for Engineering Education; 2002. Page 22.565.192. Green M, Wood KL, VanderLeest S. Service-Learning Approaches to InternationalHumanitarian Design Projects: Assessment of Spiritual Impact. In: Proceedings of the 5thChristian Engineering Education Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah; 2004:19-34.3. Bhandari A, Jones

Conference Session

Professional Identity

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University; Caitlin Hawkinson, Seattle Pacific University; Jennifer J. VanAntwerp, Calvin College; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Crystal Bruxvoort, Calvin College

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Educational Research and Methods

the following best describes your work experience since graduating. a. I am presently working as an engineer, or seeking to work as an engineer. b. I am currently choosing not to work as an engineer, but I did work as an engineer for some period of time since graduating. c. I have not worked as an engineer since graduating, but I have previously sought engineering employment. d. I have not worked as an engineer since graduating, and I have not sought engineering employment. Indicate the degree to which the following statements are true for you. (Answer options for each statement were from 1 to 5, or strongly disagree to strongly agree.) 2) Being an engineer is an important reflection of who I am. 3) I feel

Conference Session

The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig N Musselman P.E., A & E Consulting; Jon D. Nelson, Tetra Tech, Inc.; Monte L. Phillips P.E., University of North Dakota, Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering

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Civil Engineering

developed by NCEES with assistance from professionalengineers in each discipline. Group II exams are sponsored and developed by individualengineering societies with assistance by NCEES. The exam development process followsspecific rules established by the NCEES Committee on Examinations for Professional Engineers Page 22.598.13which reflect the recommendations of the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testingas published by the American Educational Research Association and the National Council onMeasurement in Education. Exam item writers are both practitioners and academicians, andmore volunteers are always needed.3.4 Continuing

Conference Session

Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Victoria Chen, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; K.J. Rogers, P.E., University of Texas, Arlington

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Environmental Engineering

implemented to achieve these outcomes:  Sustainability Learning Modules  Multidisciplinary Senior Design Project and  Quality Sustainable Engineering InternshipEach program component addresses specific learning objectives/student outcomes associatedwith the outcomes described above. The learning objectives (Table 1) reflect increasedexpectations and levels of complexity as students attain higher academic classifications andmatriculation levels. The key components are described in the sections that follow.Table 1. Engineering sustainable Engineers Learning ObjectivesLearning Objective/Student Outcome Course Level(s)/ExperiencesExplain sustainability concepts and terminology

Conference Session

They're Not "Soft" Skills!

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Kristin E. Oliver, Texas Tech University

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Educational Research and Methods

response was not due simply togreater knowledge, but to their beliefs about how one should respond to and interact withinformation. The Reader Belief Inventory (RBI) measures students‟ beliefs about text.17 The RBI consistsof two subscales, reflecting transmission and transaction beliefs. Transmission beliefs treat textas a means of direct communication between author and reader, without interpretation (e.g., anitem from the transmission subscale: The main purpose of reading is to understand what theauthor says). If a reader holds this view, he expects the author to communicate factualinformation in a direct fashion. The author is the authority. From a transmission perspective,reading is a one-way, linear process: the author presents it and the

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Leah Rineck; Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Ethan V Munson, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Hossein Hosseini, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Mathematics

Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) under Award No.0757055. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. The authors would also like to thank Todd Johnson, Tina Current, George Hanson,and Edward Beimborn (all at UWM) for their assistance with this project.Bibliography1. National Science Board. 2003. The Science and Engineering Workforce: Realizing America’s Potential.Publication NSB 03-69. (www.nsf.gov/nsb/documents/2003/nsb0369/nsb0369.pdf)2. Augustine, N. “Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a BrighterEconomic Future”, Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public

Conference Session

ETD Design IV: Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eric Nesbitt

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Engineering Technology

environmentally friendlytechnologies.DelimitationsThe author only researched states within the United States. Other countries were not studied dueto the availability of data required to complete this research.LimitationsThere are various other factors that may reflect a state’s commitment to environmentally-friendlytechnologies that are not measurable and cannot be included in this study. For example, a statemay have created an initiative to increase the amount of LEED-certified buildings in their stateby a certain percentage. However, there is no way to accurately measure the importance oreffectiveness of such initiatives as a result of wide variations in scope and size. In addition, thereis no practical way to measure a state’s level of commitment to

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; David W. Gatchell, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

. Faculty mentors were selected from a variety of departments, including BiomedicalEngineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, and theSchool of Medicine. Diabetes is a complex pathologic condition and addressing the diseaserequires a diverse set of approaches from fundamental understanding of disease pathology,disease management and treatment either of the disease directly or one of its manycomplications. The students joined projects related to diabetes that were already ongoing in thefaculty laboratories. Research projects in this REU program reflect this diversity, with projectsoffered in metabolic engineering, biomaterials, biosensors, and tissue engineering. Projects for2010 are shown in Table 1. In

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly B Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Jane A. Petrus, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

project will be available fordownload on the ISERC website, ISERC.LaTEch.edu.Along with the project description, data are presented that reflect the effectiveness of the projecttoward building lasting relationships with area feeder schools. Since 2004, 74 different teachersfrom 17 different high schools have participated in Louisiana Tech's STEM outreach programs.Although the primary focus of these programs is to build lasting relationships with the areateachers, over 350 local high school students have been directly impacted by these programswith over 1500 indirectly impacted. The rising enrollment in the College of Engineering andScience at Louisiana Tech University indicates that the direct and indirect impact of theseprograms on local high

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Robert J. Cloutier, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

program reflecting collaboration between government, industry and academia (open academic model) . Presented at the 59Th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), 29 September – 3 October, 2008, in Glasgow, Scotland.11. Australian Government, Department of Defence (2010). Building defence capability: A policy for a smarter and more agile defence industry base. Commonwealth of Australia 2010.12. Menrad, R. & Larson, W. (2008). Development of a NASA integrated technical workforce career development model entitled: Requisite occupation competencies and knowledge -- the ROCK. In Presented at the 59th international astronautical congress (IAC), 29 september – 3 october, 2008, in glasgow, scotland.13. APPEL (2009

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

managing data in productdevelopment and its links with analysis are also critical. A deep appreciation of Design forManufacture and Assembly is also necessary to ensure that modeling reflects shapes that can becost effectively created and that drawings capture appropriate information to convey thismeaning. Practioners must be adaptable to different modeling environments and be able tocustomize and integrate CAD systems with other engineering tools for greater efficiency.Programming and operation of advanced CNC systems particularly those that utilize 5-axiskinematics and combine turning and milling functions are essential. Desired Skill Comments1 An ability to efficiently model a

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Jan B Hansen, University of Saint Thomas; Sarah H. Cohn, Science Museum of Minnesota; Brian Phillip Jensen, University of St. Thomas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

invention and 3-5negative aspects of this invention. The unit began with the students forming small groups Page 22.464.10to discuss their papers and brainstorm more positives and negatives. The class thenreconvened to share their discussion points. The possible social, environmental, healthand economic implications of engineering were touched upon.Students were then introduced to various engineering ethics codes, including that of theASME. The film Henry’s Daughters, which deals with a wide variety of engineeringethics issues, was watched and discussed.20Final ProjectFor their final projects, students were asked to reflect upon and apply key

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristi J Shryock, Texas A&M University; arun r srinivasa, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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Mathematics

theirspecific expectations for student mathematical knowledge and skills.After receiving sample problems from five faculty members, the questions were analyzed todevelop a set of learning outcomes that would reflect the knowledge and skills required to solvethe problems. There was significant overlap among the problems, with respect to the knowledgeand skills expected. The resulting set of mathematics topics for which engineering facultymembers expected student mastery are listed in Table 1. Table 1. First-year Mathematics Topics Determined by Engineering Faculty Members Projection Vector Components (2-D) Derivative (using Chain Rule) Second Derivative

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Francesco Costanzo; Gary L. Gray

as problems on an in-class exam. Having said that the overallgrade is structured to reflect the proportion of time spent dealing with team activities, it mustalso be said that this grade breakdown presents some potentially serious shortcomings. First, itshould be noted that it is possible for a student to get 100% on all of the exams and, at the sametime, to fail the course if no team related credit is earned. This basic observation, whether or notaccompanied by considerations concerning the experimental nature of Interactive Dynamics, is atodds with how the traditional sections of Engineering Dynamics are managed. Hence, it is possi-ble that some students, especially if very bright and independent, might complain that their over-all grade