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Embedded Computing

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Swanbom, Louisiana Tech University; Davis Harbour, Louisiana Tech University; Hisham Hegab, Louisiana Tech University; Danny Eddy, Louisiana Tech University

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Computers in Education

AC 2009-1335: A MICROPROCESSOR-BASED CONTROL SYSTEM PROJECTFOR AN INTEGRATED FRESHMAN CURRICULUMMichael Swanbom, Louisiana Tech UniversityDavis Harbour, Louisiana Tech UniversityHisham Hegab, Louisiana Tech UniversityDanny Eddy, Louisiana Tech University Page 14.56.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Microprocessor-Based Control System Project for Integrated Freshman CurriculumAbstractA project has been developed and implemented in which the temperature and salinity arecontrolled in a small volume of water which is circulated using a small pump. A conductivitysensor measures salinity, and a Resistance Temperature Device (RTD

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ying Tang, Rowan University; Linda Head, Rowan University; Ravi Ramachandran, Rowan University; Lawrence Chatman, Camden County College

AC 2009-151: INTEGRATING SYSTEMS-ON-CHIP IN AN UNDERGRADUATEECE CURRICULUMYing Tang, Rowan University Ying Tang is Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ. She received the B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Northeastern University, P. R. China, in 1996 and 1998, respectively, and Ph. D degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, in 2001. Her research interests include operational research, discrete event systems, Petri nets applications, artificial intelligence, and hardware and software co-design.Linda Head, Rowan University Linda M. Head is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rowan

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Endeavor

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Liberal Education

and other institutionsincluding some who answered an open call for participation. There were six main components tothe workshop: (1) workshop consultants presented background of the EESE program andgraduate education issues in science and engineering; (2) ASU project personnel described eachof the four instructional models; (3) participants divided into discussion groups to develop ideasabout microethical and macroethical issues and desirable outcomes regarding those issues forgraduate education in science and engineering, followed by general discussion of group reports;(4) participants divided into discussion groups to develop ideas about instructional methods forthe four curriculum models, followed by general discussion of group reports; (5

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics - Courses and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald McEachron, Drexel University; Sheila Vaidya, Drexel University; Stacey Ake, Drexel University

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Engineering Ethics

among students. Simultaneously, the level of trust in public and private institutions, interms of the honesty and integrity of those in leadership, is dwindling. For engineers, whoseoccupation allows them potential for positive or negative societal impacts, it is critical that theirdecisions involve sound ethical judgment. Despite this obvious need, the amount of time given toethics in an engineering curriculum is minimal. With all the knowledge and skills needed inengineering, it seems as if there is neither time nor space to teach ethics.Consequently, the results are predictable. During a recent meeting of engineering students,the students were asked what kinds of ethical questions they encountered at work or intheir studies. The majority

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Johnson, Valparaiso University; Mark Budnik, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

graduates to become entrepreneurs. Even for those with a more conventionalcareer path, entrepreneurial skills and an entrepreneurial way of looking at problems will helpthem to maximize their professional success.Of course, practically all engineering programs are already overloaded with critical learningobjectives ranging from highly technical skills to highly interpersonal and communication skills.As a result, it can be a great challenge to find an opportunity to incorporate even a small amountof entrepreneurship into an existing engineering curriculum.The authors present an ongoing effort at their university to integrate entrepreneurial projects andmodules directly into required ECE courses in all four years of the curriculum. The effort

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Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sridhar Condoor, Saint Louis University; Mark McQuilling, Saint Louis University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2009-1825: INCORPORATING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET INFRESHMAN ENGINEERING STUDENTSSridhar Condoor, Saint Louis UniversityMark McQuilling, Saint Louis University Page 14.716.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009An engineer equipped with an entrepreneurial mindset contributes to business success, makeshis/her company more competitive, and is generally more aware of business and professionalopportunity. To instill an entrepreneurial mindset in our engineering programs (aerospace,biomedical, electrical, and mechanical engineering), we started exposing our students from veryearly i.e., the first semester of the freshmen year. We developed and deployed a module

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; George Wright, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

entrepreneurship.1,2,3 In thissame spirit of “doing” versus “lecturing”, the Electronics and Telecommunications (EET/TET)Programs at Texas A&M University have been developing an emphasis in electronics productdesign. To this end, the curriculum has been augmented to include topics such as electronicsmanufacturing, system integration, innovation, project management, and entrepreneurship. Aninitiative to team engineering technology students with business students who understandmarketing and small business plan development has also gained substantial momentum over thepast three years.4 Finally, all students are required to participate in a capstone design sequencewhere they work in teams to develop the concept for a product and implement a fully

Conference Session

Information Literacy Integration and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara MacAlpine, Trinity University; Mahbub Uddin, Trinity University

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Engineering Libraries

research. While some repetition of resources and conceptsis valuable to include in classes with sophomores and upper level students, a balance must bereached to avoid that common response of “I already know about that.” Examples ofinformation literacy across the curriculum of specific engineering departments have beendescribed.7,8 This paper addresses efforts to fit information literacy into a more general designcurriculum that is in place at the authors’ institution.At Trinity University, a small liberal arts university with an engineering science department, aformal campus-wide information literacy program has been adopted that targets all students, atall levels of the curriculum and even across co-curricular activities (international programs

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Bucks, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University; Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-2202: FACILITATING VERTICALLY INTEGRATED DESIGN TEAMSGregory Bucks, Purdue University Greg Bucks is a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education at Purdue University with an expected graduation date of May 2010. He received his B.S. from Penn State and M.S. from Purdue University in Electrical and Computer Engineering.William Oakes, Purdue University William Oakes is the Director of the EPICS Program, an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education with courtesy appointments in curriculum and Instruction and Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. He is an active member of ASEE having served on the boards of the FPD and CIP as well as co-chairing the 2005 FIE

Conference Session

Integrating Math, Science, and Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eduardo Chappa, Texas A&M International University; Terutake Abe, Texas A&M International University; Fethi Belkhouche, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University; Qingwen Ni, Texas A&M International University; Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University

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Mathematics

AC 2009-1803: INTEGRATION OF ASSESSMENT AND CURRICULUM INENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, AND PHYSICAL-SCIENCE PROGRAMSEduardo Chappa, Texas A&M International University Dr. Chappa is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Texas A&M International Unversity (TAMIU). He received his B.S. and M.S. degree in Mathematics from Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile in 1990 and 1993 respectively. Dr. Chappa received his Ph.D. from University of Washington in 2002. Dr. Chappa was a visiting assistant professor at Texas A&M University before joining TAMIU, and is a member of the AMS.Terutake Abe, Texas A&M International University Dr. Abe is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Texas A&

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Professional Issues in Civil Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-734: INTEGRATING PROFESSIONAL TOPICS AND ENGINEERINGCONSTRAINTS ACROSS THE CURRICULUMRonald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler Ron Welch is Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. Until 2 Jan 2007, Ron was an Academy Professor at the United States Military Academy (USMA). Ron received a BS degree in Engineering Mechanics from the USMA in 1982 and MS and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1990 and 1999, respectively. Ronald_Welch@uttyler.edu

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helen McNally, Purdue University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2009-899: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGYHelen McNally, Purdue University Page 14.395.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Curriculum Development in NanotechnologyAbstract The field of nanotechnology crosses multiple disciplinary boundaries and requiresa unique approach for curriculum development. The very nature of nanotechnologyallows for courses in most colleges and departments and thus requires the material to beemphasized to align with the department offering the courses. The instructor andstudents must have basic understandings in math, physics, chemistry, biology andengineering. These can be required as prerequisites; however a

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

are now significant issues in both the construction industry and constructioneducation. With this explosion comes an increasing need for construction managers withknowledge in the various aspects of sustainable green building. To produce constructiongraduates who meet this need, it is necessary to retool programs so that they incorporategreen philosophies and techniques.3 Sustainable construction management is a complex subject cutting across manydifferent disciplines. The teaching of sustainability issues in construction is currentlybeing achieved fragmentally, and lacks broadness and depth in terms of the issuescovered.4 In fact, many universities are integrating green education into theirconstruction curriculum either by incorporating

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Harold R. Underwood

Assistance for Asperger Syndrome from Communications Technology Developed through an Integrated Projects Curriculum Harold R. Underwood, Associate Professor of Engineering Messiah College, Grantham, PAAbstract: Asperger Syndrome (AS), classified among neurodevelopmental disabilitiesbetter known as autism spectrum disorders, affects 1 in every 150 children in the UnitedStates1. Adults with AS experience impaired social interactions with tendency towardrestricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, though gifted with average to above-average intellect. While neither specific cause (although genetics is suspected) nor cureis known for AS at this time

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2009 Northeast Section Meeting

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Harold R. Underwood

Assistance for Asperger Syndrome from Communications Technology Developed through an Integrated Projects Curriculum Harold R. Underwood, Associate Professor of Engineering Messiah College, Grantham, PAAbstract: Asperger Syndrome (AS), classified among neurodevelopmental disabilitiesbetter known as autism spectrum disorders, affects 1 in every 150 children in the UnitedStates1. Adults with AS experience impaired social interactions with tendency towardrestricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, though gifted with average to above-average intellect. While neither specific cause (although genetics is suspected) nor cureis known for AS at this time

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Brakora, University of Michigan; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; James Holloway, University of Michigan; Nilton Renno, University of Michigan; Steven Skerlos, University of Michigan; Toby Teory, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan; Daryl Weinert, University of Michigan

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-2282: INTEGRATING REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE INTO A COLLEGECURRICULUM USING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN MINORJessica Brakora, University of MichiganBrian Gilchrist, University of MichiganJames Holloway, University of MichiganNilton Renno, University of MichiganSteven Skerlos, University of MichiganToby Teory, University of MichiganPeter Washabaugh, University of MichiganDaryl Weinert, University of Michigan Page 14.766.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integrating Real-World Experience in to a College Curriculum Using a Multidisciplinary Design MinorAbstractThe real world offers tremendous challenges and numerous opportunities

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Godfrey, University of Auckland; Rosalind Archer, University of Auckland; Paul Denny, University of Auckland; Margaret Hyland, University of Auckland; Chris Smaill, University of Auckland; Karl Stol, University of Auckland

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First-Year Programs

changes enabled the fulfillment of “a strong desire to movestudents straight into the engineering way of thinking”. The changes made were seen asmatching well with international calls for engineering education curriculum reform. This in-house program is very rare in an international landscape where the majority of first-yearengineering courses, are taught as service courses by faculty from mathematics and sciencedepartments with one or two design or hands-on introduction-to-engineering coursesproviding a taste of “real” engineering. This paper charts the evolution of that program, itsstrengths, challenges, weaknesses and ongoing evaluations with particular reference toinnovations in delivery and assessment in the context of an integrated

Conference Session

Integrating Design into the BME Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amit Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Silas Bernardoni, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Tyler Lark, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Willis Tompkins, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

) Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madisonrequires all undergraduate students to take a design course every semester beginning in theirfirst-semester sophomore year for six sequential courses. The students work in a team on aclient-centered biomedical engineering design project to learn concept generation, productanalysis, specifications, evaluation, clinical trials, regulation, liability, and ethics. Thus thedesign course provides students an opportunity to learn about engineering design and the processof integrating engineering and life sciences to solve real-world biomedical engineering problems.It also teaches them how to function on diverse teams, develop leadership skills and to takeinitiative to communicate their ideas and thoughts

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Integrating Math, Science, and Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Michael Bosse, East Carolina University

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Mathematics

Education at East Carolina University. Having earned his PhD at the University of Connecticut, he continues to research and publish in various areas of mathematics education including: learning and cognition, pedagogy, technology, distance education, integration and curriculum. Page 14.187.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Examination of Engineering Mathematics CoursesIntroductionThere are many alternatives to deliver the mathematics content required for engineeringaccreditation and career success. These alternatives include four credit hour calculus courses,three credit calculus

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2009 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Carl A. Erikson

’, hands-on experiences. For the Energy Group of IPC,alternative energy systems are explored over the 2 ½ years of the curriculum. Students areinvolved in every aspect of a project; from initial concepts, to designing and specifyingcomponents and systems, to building prototypes, to testing and re-testing, to documenting forclient’s and future IPC students, and to actually implementing the results of the project for theclient, be it here in the USA or overseas.The Integrated Projects Curriculum is “an approach that integrates knowledge, skill, and purposethrough a consistent focus on preparation for professional practice [and] is better aligned with thedemands of more complex, interactive, and environmentally and socially responsible forms

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Innovations in ECE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachid Manseur, State University of New York, Oswego; Adrian Ieta, State University of New York, Oswego

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Electrical and Computer

member and a registered Professional Engineer of Ontario. He taught at the University of Western Ontario and is now Assistant Professor at State University of New York at Oswego, Department of Physics. Page 14.772.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integration of an Innovative Engineering Program in a SUNY CollegeAbstract:The development of a new engineering program in an existing and well-established institutionpresents several challenges, including the creation of a sound curriculum that satisfies some ofthe local and national engineering workforce needs. However, besides curricular issues, the

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey Canfield, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Yevgeniya Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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First-Year Programs

AC 2009-1444: MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS FACULTY CONCEPTIONS OFTEACHING IN A FIRST-YEAR INTEGRATED PROJECT-BASED ENGINEERINGCURRICULUMCasey Canfield, Franklin W. Olin College of EngineeringYevgeniya Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Page 14.867.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Mathematics and Physics Faculty Conceptions of Teaching in a First-Year Integrated Project-Based Engineering Curriculum Abstract This paper examines the experiences, perspectives, and concerns of mathematics and physics faculty involved in implementing a first-year integrated project-based engineering curriculum. Carried out at a

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Lin Shinemin, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-565: AN INTEGRATED PROJECT-BASED COURSE IN MATHEMATICSAND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYAsad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityMohamad Mustafa, Savannah State UniversityLin Shinemin, Savannah State University Page 14.199.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Integrated Project-based Course in Mathematics and Engineering TechnologyAbstractEngineering Technology faculty regularly encounter undergraduates takingcourses in their professional field of study who lack adequate preparation inmathematics. Research indicates that students face difficulties in the applicationof mathematical concepts in engineering and technology. There appears to

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Al-Rawi, McKendree University; Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University

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Information Systems

is designed for students who seek to develop their problem-solving andanalytical skills. Degree candidates in engineering, mathematics and science, as well as workingprofessionals who wish to advance their careers or gain certification are attracted by the depth ofthis curriculum. The CCNA Exploration curriculum is designed to be integrated into varioustechnology curricula or programs offered at postsecondary institutions such as technical schools,colleges, and universities. In this paper the content of classical networking textbooks, includingwell established reference books1, 2, 3, are reviewed for the purpose of developing an effectivenetworking curriculum. Various objectives of the Cisco networking academy, which is a set ofwell

Conference Session

BME Laboratory Courses and Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Conrad Zapanta, Carnegie Mellon University; Warren Ruder, Carnegie Mellon University; Justin Newberg, Carnegie Mellon University; Paul Glass, Carnegie Mellon University; Davneet Minhas; Elvira Garcia Osuna, Carnegie Mellon University; Liang Tso Sun, Carnegie Mellon University; Alyssa Siefert, Carnegie Mellon University; Judy Shum, Carnegie Mellon University; Portia Taylor, Carnegie Mellon University; Arielle Drummond, Carnegie Mellon University; Bur Chu, Carnegie Mellon University

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Biomedical

AC 2009-670: AN INTEGRATED UNDERGRADUATE BIOMEDICALENGINEERING LABORATORY COURSEConrad Zapanta, Carnegie Mellon University Conrad M. Zapanta is the Associate Department Head and an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Zapanta received his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA, and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (with an option in Biomedical Engineering) from Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Zapanta has served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Engineering at Hope College in Holland, MI, an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Austin Community College in

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-957: INTEGRATION OF MOTION-CONTROL TEACHINGCOMPONENTS INTO THE PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER COURSEShiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Page 14.776.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integration of Motion Control Teaching Components into the Programmable Logic Controller CourseAbstractMotion control is an essential portion of industry automation. The integration of motion controlteaching components into a programmable logic controller (PLC) course is described in thispaper. The programming practice with a PLC trainer provides a limited range of real worldexperiences which usually involve various motion control

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Francis Lutz, Monmouth University; James McDonald, Monmouth University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

organization between 1996 and 2007. A preliminary mailing of a test survey was sent to afew employees who were originally interviewed at the beginning of the study. Then the surveyinstrument was revised and e-mailed to all Monmouth University MSSE graduates in thesecategories and to several other employees who were not affiliated with the Monmouth Universityprogram. In total 78 responses were received for a response rate of approximately 32 percent.The questionnaire developed for the survey was executed on an Excel spreadsheet. Respondentscompleted the worksheets which were then integrated into a common workbook and summarizedon a separate worksheet designed to accumulate the responses and to summarize survey results.A summary of survey results was

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

of specialization while it can be an elective for the other areas. Page 14.704.2 Proceeding of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2009, American Society for Engineering EducationThe following sections outline the Database Engineering curriculum and then the content of thenew Data Mining course will be presented.Database Engineering CurriculumCurrently, our Computer Science department is offering a Database Area of Specializationwithin computer science program. In order to graduate with a Computer Science degree, studentsmust complete 123 semester

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Endeavor

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Brocato, Mississippi State University

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Liberal Education

forassessing their performance relative to ABET Program Outcomes (f) (professional ethicalresponsibility) and (g) (effective communication).Case Study 1: The Pendergrass E-mail ExerciseThe beauty of using narrative case studies in educational settings is their finiteness: they createscenarios with a relatively closed set of details wherein students can analyze a realisticprofessional situation as a way of preparing for similar situations in their upcoming careers.Below we discuss one such case study that has proven especially useful.The “Pendergrass Circuits E-mail” exercise (hereafter simply called Pendergrass) provides ashort-story-like narrative that puts students directly into the scenario described in the case itself(first line: “You are an

Conference Session

Integrating Design into the BME Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University; Daniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University

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Biomedical

AC 2009-1917: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SENIOR DESIGN WITH A RAPIDDESIGN CHALLENGEJoe Tranquillo, Bucknell UniversityDaniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University Page 14.978.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Preparing Students for Senior Design with a Rapid Design ChallengeIntroduction and MotivationDesign is arguably the most important class in an undergraduate engineering curriculum. It can,however, be one of the most challenging classes to teach as it ventures far off the traditionallecture and lab format that students are accustomed to. As engineering educators, we thereforewant to optimize the process such that our students get the most out of the experience