{"title":"An integrated centrifugal pump rotor design course","authors":"D. Adair, M. Jaeger","doi":"10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784673","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784673","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses a course developed to give first-year mechanical students insight into a typical process found in professional modern design offices, where requirements (specifications) are evolved into a prototype model whose capabilities are then tested. The intent is to provide the participating students with a hands-on, integrative, multifaceted experience in the important field of mechanical engineering design. Topics addressed include, Integrated Product Design, Rapid Prototyping and Product Testing, and here, the careful design and development of the course is discussed, as is the assessment process. The experiences and views of students taking the course are reflected using questionnaire style surveys.","PeriodicalId":357908,"journal":{"name":"Fourth Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114643518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Innovation and creativity in engineering design: The role of student engagement, team spirit and industry support","authors":"F. Benyahia, Majeda Khraishehla","doi":"10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784680","url":null,"abstract":"A case study on innovation and creativity in engineering design instruction has been presented. The novel approach emphases on the role of student engagement, team spirit and industry support to students. This paper presented findings on student engagement, engagement styles and practical implementation of instructional method to enhance student engagement in engineering design. This approach ensures that the course is more student-centered than it was before and the students assume the responsibility for their own learning. A team teaching and learning approach was used with great emphasis on industrial involvement and student role play for a better preparation for future professional life. This new approach has allowed students to reinforce and apply subject knowledge, whilst developing key skills such as teamwork and communication. The project based approach has been successful at improving students' engagement and sense of responsibility within a more active learning environment. The student engagement in experiential learning was very successful and highly valued by students themselves and local industry. The approach presented boosted students' confidence and demonstrated to them the industrial relevance of their design work, making a significant shift from the purely academic achievement to near professional life achievement.","PeriodicalId":357908,"journal":{"name":"Fourth Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114820240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Radhika S. Grover, S. Krishnan, T. Shoup, M. Khanbaghi
{"title":"A competition-based approach for undergraduate mechatronics education using the arduino platform","authors":"Radhika S. Grover, S. Krishnan, T. Shoup, M. Khanbaghi","doi":"10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784685","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784685","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the content of an undergraduate class in mechatronics at Santa Clara University. Designing an undergraduate course in mechatronics poses a challenge as it integrates subareas in mechanics, computer science, electronics and control systems. The problem is compounded when students are from different fields of engineering and have diverse backgrounds and skills. We describe a competition-based framework that has been integrated with rigorous labs to develop skills in core areas that are needed to complete a course capstone project successfully. Students learn the basics of mechatronics and, in the project, develop a mobile robot. The project varies from year to year. Our course is based on the low-cost Arduino platform. This paper briefly discusses pedagogical strategies and tools that have been used at other schools, and then focuses on describing the lecture, laboratory, and project components of our course. The results are encouraging and indicate that our course structure provides an effective means for learning mechatronics.","PeriodicalId":357908,"journal":{"name":"Fourth Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127885133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A novel knowledge module to integrate threshold logic and post-CMOS technology into undergraduate logic design classroom","authors":"J. Das, S. Bhanja","doi":"10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784676","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784676","url":null,"abstract":"This work is an effort to introduce advanced logic, their applications and some of their post-CMOS technological implementations in “core” conventional logic design classroom. In this short one-lecture knowledge module, we aimed at threshold logic and its most popular application, the neural computing. Majority, a special type of threshold function was also discussed and one of its post-CMOS implementation was shown. A post-CMOS memory called Spin Transfer Torque-Magnetoresistive RAM (STT-MRAM) was also introduced. The purpose of the module was to encourage research among students and to motivate them towards electives in advanced logic and post-CMOS nanotechnologies. Students' feedback were collected through a pre and a post-module survey. The feedback suggest that all the participants were satisfied with the module and the module was successful in fulfilling its objectives.","PeriodicalId":357908,"journal":{"name":"Fourth Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference","volume":"117 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115891256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hao Zhuang, Jin He, W. Deng, Xiangyu Zhang, Xiaoan Zhu, Qingxing He, M. Chan
{"title":"A Web-Based Education Platform for nanoscale device modeling and circuit simulation","authors":"Hao Zhuang, Jin He, W. Deng, Xiangyu Zhang, Xiaoan Zhu, Qingxing He, M. Chan","doi":"10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784686","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784686","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a web-based platform for nanoscale non-classical device modeling and circuit simulation, especially for non-classical CMOS device compact modeling and circuit performance prediction. This platform is based on program libraries, including model code files. We use SPICE as circuit simulation framework, and the Verilog-A as model design language. Based on the user input deck content, running embedding device and circuit programs, the platform produces several types of device characteristics output such as data texts and graphs on the web page for analysis, according to the simulation results and users' requests. Some nanoscale device modeling examples and the circuit simulation cases are demonstrated by the means of the platform configures and function application. It is shown that not only does this kind of platform address problems arising from the dependence on computer operating system of modeling and simulation software, the complexity of software and program update, but also helps researchers focus on their research on device physics and circuit design, display their research results and share latest research achievements or new technology online, which will accelerate the development of device modeling and circuit design technology in turn.","PeriodicalId":357908,"journal":{"name":"Fourth Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133251833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Introducing Field Programmable Gate Arrays with deeds projects","authors":"G. Donzellini, D. Ponta","doi":"10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784681","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784681","url":null,"abstract":"The introduction to the use of Field Programmable Gate Arrays in a first year course of digital design is nowadays advisable. A self-developed tool that integrates FPGA configuration and testing within Deeds, the simulation suite upon which the course is based, makes the full process straightforward and compatible with the beginners' skills. The tutorials that accompany the students' projects provide step-by-step instructions for their execution while, at the same time, serving as a synthetic introduction to Finite State Machines used stand-alone and as system controller and microcomputer programming and interfacing.","PeriodicalId":357908,"journal":{"name":"Fourth Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference","volume":"206 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116195624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Two consecutive Project-Based Learning engineering design courses - An analysis of portfolio assessment results","authors":"M. Jaeger, D. Adair","doi":"10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784672","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784672","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to analyze the portfolio assessment results for two consecutive undergraduate interdisciplinary (civil and mechanical engineering) project-based learning engineering design courses. Based on those learning outcomes, which both courses have in common, trends in changes of results are identified, quantified and interpreted.","PeriodicalId":357908,"journal":{"name":"Fourth Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130675636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A multidisciplinary design project for an introduction to engineering course","authors":"D. Claveau","doi":"10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784684","url":null,"abstract":"There is a great need for design projects that are suitable for freshman engineering students and that serve to introduce them to real-world engineering design work. In addition, modern engineering is increasing multidisciplinary and it is important to introduce students to this as early as possible. This paper describes a project that spans the disciplines of Industrial Engineering and Computer Science. It is a complete module that is structured on a formal engineering design process. It makes use of low-cost materials and software and attempts to give the students an enjoyable and rewarding experience. The project has been used at Arizona State University for over two years and has been well received by the students.","PeriodicalId":357908,"journal":{"name":"Fourth Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129817089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role of Finite Element Method software in the teaching of electromagnetics","authors":"M. Boule","doi":"10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784679","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784679","url":null,"abstract":"Finite Element Methods (FEM) are increasingly being used to facilitate the study, design and solving of complex engineering problems. However, in more classical fields such as physics, and even in many engineering electromagnetics courses, the analytical aspect of problem solving is sometimes the only angle taken by authors and teachers. Electric and magnetic fields are often seen as abstract constructs that are difficult to grasp for some students. The goal of this paper is to show how the use of FEM software can help improve the learning experience in the area of electromagnetics. Case studies are reported to show three main benefits offered by such tools: providing a means of visualizing abstract notions such as vector fields, allowing the treatment of cases that have no analytical solution, and facilitating the exploration of modifications to design parameters.","PeriodicalId":357908,"journal":{"name":"Fourth Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference","volume":"64 ","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120973906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bringing in-class online - A hybrid solution","authors":"Quoc-Viet Dang, D. Gajski","doi":"10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784674","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784674","url":null,"abstract":"Public education is in a crisis. Online courses have been proposed and debated among the UC regents, numerous college administrators, faculty, and students. On one hand, online education can reduce overhead while enrolling more students. Administration wants to enroll more students while incurring minimal overhead costs. However, simply translating the classroom lectures and materials to an online environment does not necessarily produce equivalent student performance and satisfaction from the course compared to an in-class environment. Since there is no standard in online education, it has produced erratic results in terms of student performance and costs to students as well as administration. A change in teaching and learning methodology by both teachers and students is required to take the most advantage from today's technology and apply it toward improving student performance and participation. This article presents tools and a methodology to provide a more individualized learning experience for students in large hybrid and online university courses while keeping overall costs and time commitment down as well as improve overall student performance.","PeriodicalId":357908,"journal":{"name":"Fourth Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127171547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}