Vertical Integration of Capstone Projects in Multiple Courses in the Engineering Technology Programs

Sadat-Hossieny, Morteza; Torres, Maurício

doi:10.18260/p.25035

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“…A vertical integration of projects in different courses in order to improve the evaluation of the students' knowledge of the subject matter, as well as help facilitate the ABET assessment process [22] is proposed, and it is being gradually implemented [23]. The existing program capstone course EGT417 (Senior Project in Engineering Technology) is being used as the class where the students will conclude and present their senior projects as the culminating effort towards graduation.…”

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confidence: 99%

Comparison of International Students' Competency Levels in the Fundamentals of Engineering Technology Courses

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Sadat-Hossieny²

2018 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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In this paper, challenges to meet the competency levels needed for fundamentals of engineering technology classes are identified. Groups of students were examined for the preparedness in mathematics and sciences, as well as in basic fundamentals of engineering technology subjects in selected classes at different semesters. A test instrument was developed to measure the student population's knowledge levels in these classes and strategies are being proposed to assist the students in attaining the minimum competency levels. This study seeks answers to the question on whether international students have the same or better knowledge of basic mathematics, sciences and fundamentals of engineering technology compared to their domestic counterparts. The hypothesis was that "the barriers in their communication and language skills, rather than their basic knowledge of sciences, mathematics, and fundamental of engineering technology subjects are the main factor that prevents international students to demonstrate their class competencies."

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Section: Vertical Integrationmentioning

confidence: 99%