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Technology Enhanced Laboratory Manual for Introduction to Environmental Engineering

L.R. Chevalier, J.N. Craddock, C. Vallath and A. Arndt

Dept. of Civil Engineering/Interractive Multimedia Program Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL 62901-6603 PH: 618-453-6648 FAX: 618-453-3044 cheval@engr.siu.edu, craddock@ce.siu.edu cvallath@yahoo.com, arndtae@yahoo.com

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The main objective of the lab manual is to provide an on- line or CD-ROM based reference for conducting experiments in support of an introductory course in environmental engineering. Unlike printed manuals, this laboratory manual, or labware, can provide technology-enhanced tools to enrich the learning environment and experience. These features provide a valuable tool for a wide range of campus environments. The manual can be adapted by two- or four- year programs, and utilized with or without expensive laboratory equipment. The laboratory descriptions include detailed photography of equipment, as well as quality video and sound clips of the experiments and their application. In addition, multiple sets of data are included with each experiment. These data sets can be used in lieu of performing the actual experiment, as additional examples, or for statistical analysis. This paper also presents two unique interactive modules incorporated into the labware. The first module illustrates the concept of lake stratification and lake turnover incorporating data obtained from the Campus Lake at Southern Illinois University. The second module illustrates some concepts from a noise pollution experiment developed for the class. Both cases include a detailed description of the development of the modules. The work is supported in part from a grant from the National Science Foundation, the College of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the College of Mass Communications and Media Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

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The work presented in this paper is part of a project developing multimedia laboratory courseware (labware) for Civil and Environmental Engineering curricula. In particular, we are developing labware for the environmental engineering and strength of materials laboratory. This paper will focus on two of the multimedia components of the environmental engineering laboratory in addition to presenting an overall view of our pedagogical approach. At this stage, we are still in the formative development of the project, having just started external reviews in academia and indus try. The project is a joint effort between the Department of Civil Engineering

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Craddock, J., & Vallath, C., & Arndt, A., & Chevalier, L. (2002, June), Technology Enhanced Laboratory Manual For Introduction To Environmental Paper presented at 2002 Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada. 10.18260/1-2--10951