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CDEN DESIGN MODULE DEVELOPMENT: A DEVELOPER'S PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Sader Rashaad , Caswell Daryl , Johnston Clifton , Fauvel Ron
Published: April 2017

In the formative stages of the Canadian Design Engineering Network, module developers are faced with a significant challenge. As developers, we want to create design modules representative of our own best practices, however, the modules we produce need to fit into an organizational structure that is still evolving. In the view of the authors, the fact that the structure is still evolving is a positive one. WE also view the establishment of one submission format prior to the creation of design modules is putting the cart before the horse in a project that relies on creative submissions from many different people with many different approaches to design education.. The purpose of this paper is to integrate a discussion of the current form of the Tier system with a description of the author’s module development approach. Hopefully, as more modules are generated, a more flexible pattern for organization and integration will emerge.
A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO THE INTEGRATION OF ECODESIGN PRINCIPLES INTO PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Burns Brian
Published: April 2017

In contrast to the principles of Engineering and Design, those of EcoDesign probably only began in earnest following the environmental concerns resulting from the Oil Crisis in the early 1970s. This paper is a reflection of our progress over the years following and offers a Systematic Approach which has evolved through testing over some ten years. The Approach owes much to other such systems and is intended to aid designers and engineers in the task of developing new products in a manner that can be easily integrated into the tried and tested methods already established in Engineering and Design practice.
ADVANCED TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ENGINEERING - A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY GRADUATE COURSE FOR FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AT UNB
Authors: Chang Liuchen
Published: April 2017

The Faculty of Engineering at University of New Brunswick has developed a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree program with concentration in environmental studies for graduate students in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Forestry Engineering, Geology and Geomatics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. One of the common courses of this graduate program is a newly-developed multidisciplinary course of Advanced Topics in Environmental Design Engineering. The objective of this course is to provide students with broad exposure of topics in environmental design engineering through lectures, case studies, field trips and projects. The lectures consist of 10 in-class modules delivered by industrial and academic guest lecturers in various technical fields of environmental engineering. This course covers multi-disciplinary topics including: Pollution and Pollution Control, Advanced Energy Systems, Renewable Energy, Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management, Sustainable Development. This course has been available to graduate students since 2003.
GLOBALLY ROBUST ENGINEERING DESIGN USING COMPLEXITY RULES
Authors: Bouleti Julien , Caro Stéphane , Angeles Jorge
Published: April 2017

The paper aims at defining some complexity indices that would help designers of robotic mechanical systems to develop their goods with a globally robust design. Complexity is a relevant criterion in a globally robust design problem. Formerly a philosophical concept, it is nowadays well defined mathematically, but mainly used in computer science. However, design complexity is not defined yet in the literature. First, the notion of globally robust design and a design process model are set forth. Then, four design complexity indices are introduced. The first uses the notion of variance, the second is based on entropy, the third uses the notion of spectral richness, and the last one uses the notion of spectral noise. Finally, these four indices are compared by means of an analysis of the complexity of several distributions of subproducts.
A PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT APPROACH TO TEACHING INTRODUCTORY ENGINEERING DESIGN
Authors: Lye L. M. , Fisher A. D.
Published: April 2017

This paper describes a new approach to teaching first year design at Memorial University. Students are introduced to engineering design using the product realization process (PRP) as a platform. The course integrates the business, engineering design, and prototyping functions of the PRP. The just-in-time structured delivery of background tools and theory complement the relatively unstructured nature of the design problems. Lab exercises are used to intoduce the basic practicalities of mechanical, electrical and electronic design. Projects are completed in teams with emphasis placed on teamwork, project management and communication skills. Student enthusiasm has been very high and this aides significantly in the learning process.
CONCURRENT APPROACH TO TEACHING CONCURRENT DESIGN ENGINEERING
Authors: Pop-Iliev Remon , Nokleby Scott B.
Published: April 2017

By extending the rationale of concurrency into undergraduate engineering educational settings, this paper proposes an innovative approach to design engineering training and education, the essential objective of which is to achieve “the consideration of all downstream challenges which are likely to affect an engineering graduate’s professional career at the earliest possible point in the future engineer’s education.” The goalof this approach is to ensure that engineering graduates embark on their industrial careers adequately prepared for dealing with the specifics of the workplace, i.e., to train them “to expect the unexpected”. A second-year Concurrent Engineering and Design course taught at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is utilized as an implementation example.
SIMULATION VERSUS DESIGN: TWO CASE STUDIES IN CHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS AND RADIATIVE HEAT TRANSFER
Authors: Henda Redhouane
Published: April 2017

This paper describes two instructional modules pertaining to engineering design education and developed via two design approaches. The first module concerns itself with experimental simulation of chemical reaction kinetics using the analogy with the free-fall of a non-viscous liquid in ducts of various shapes. The second module is concerned with computer simulation of heat exchange via thermal radiation in a 3-D enclosure with nontrivial features. Both modules involve a series of case studies to enhance students understanding of the engineering concepts under consideration and to expose them to the power of both experimental and computer designs.
ENGINEERING SKETCHING AS A VISUALIZATION TOOL - PART DEUX: VISUALIZING ENGINEERING CONCEPTS
Authors: Eggermont M. J. , Douglas D. M. , Caswell D. J. , Johnston C. R. , Fauvel O. R.
Published: April 2017

Engineering sketching is a method of externalizing the thinking about, and solving of, design problems. Sketching, from the Greek σχεδιος (meaning “sudden”), can be defined as: 1. A simple, rough drawing or design; 2. A brief plan or description of major elements. Sketching exists somewhere between writing and formal drawing as a means of formulating ideas. In the third year of teaching engineering sketching in our first year design course, assignments were given an additional component: the visualization of engineering concepts. This had three motivations: 1. Students should be given the opportunity to integrate knowledge from other first year engineering courses; 2. Students should be challenged to think spatially; 3. Students who were not necessarily strong renderers should be able to do well in the “concept” category. This paper will discuss how these new components encouraged the students into a more Visual-Spatial (VS) thinking mode. There will be some discussion regarding how VS type students “understand” with respect to more prevalent Auditory-Sequential (ASQ) type students. The goal of visualizing engineering concepts is to bridge the ASQ style of deliveries (from other knowledge-bases) with a more VS style of problem solving.
INTEGRATED DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION ISSUES FOR ZERO ENERGY SOLAR HOMES
Authors: Charron R. , Athienitis A. , Pasini M.
Published: April 2017

Homes that utilise solar thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies to generate as much energy as their yearly load are referred to as net Zero Energy Solar Homes (ZESH). Various design guidelines exist that help designers determine form and orientation of buildings along with the best combination of thermal mass and windows. Numerous components are essential to achieve the net-zero energy target, including solar thermal collectors, PV, and efficient HVAC systems. The Canadian entry in the Solar Decathlon competition demonstrates that designing a house with optimization of solar energy in mind can achieve exceptional results. In the future, design optimization tools could assist designers in determining the most cost effective ZESH design options.
A SIMPLE FIVE-STEP METHODOLOGY TO DETERMINE CONTROLLABILITY OF HEAT EXCHANGER NETWORKS USING STEADY-STATE INFORMATION
Authors: Tellez Rodolfo , Svrcek William Y. , Young Brent R.
Published: April 2017

Process integration design methodologies have been developed and introduced to synthesise an optimum heat exchanger network (HEN) arrangement. However, controllability issues are often overlooked during the early stages of a plant design. In this paper we present a five-step procedure that involves the use of multivariable disturbance and control analyses based solely on steady-state information and with the purpose to assess process design developments and to propose control strategy alternatives appropriate and suitable for a HEN.
LE BÂTIMENT COMME LIEW D'INNOVATION TRANSDISCIPLINAIRE
Authors: Boivin Hugues , Potvin André
Published: April 2017

La conception d’un bâtiment requiert l’expertise de nombreux intervenants dans diverses disciplines. L’approche courante de conception par divisions disciplinaires s’avère peut-être inefficace à l’atteinte de hautes performances environnementale et sociétale. Pour résoudre ces enjeux complexes et multidimensionnels, la dynamique des relations interdisciplinaires se doit d’être revue, voir transformée en une nouvelle articulation innovatrice et plus flexible qui permettra un dialogue concerté entre les professionnels de la science du bâtiment et la société. Seul le développement d’outils flexibles, simples et rapides pouvant être utilisés aux étapes préliminaires de conception permettra de faire converger les différents intervenants.
DEVELOPMENT OF A BLOOD ANALOG FOR THE HEMODYNAMIC EFFICIENCY EVALUATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DEVICES
Authors: Nguyen T. T. , Mongrain R. , Prakash S. , Tardif J. -C.
Published: April 2017

Accurate simulation of blood hemolytic potential (i.e. the destruction of red blood cells) would be a valuable tool to evaluate blood-interacting devices. Indeed, such a model would alleviate several practical problems with manipulating real blood (addition of anticoagulants and antibiotics, filtration, etc.). In the present study, we have developed a blood analog which is a suspension of micron-sized natural polymeric gel particles, each encapsulating a dye agent. These particles release the dye agent through shear-induced diffusion and fragmentation from exposure to high, non-physiological shear rates. A controlled shear field was applied to blood analog samples using a custom-made grooved parallel plate geometry device as previously reported in the literature. The device was designed to apply a shear stress and shear exposure duration in the range of 0.15 – 269.18 Pa and 156 - 1297 ms, respectively. From the results obtained, a correlation between the human index of hemolysis and the concentration of the released dye agent can be found. Therefore, the use of the proposed suspensions appears suitable as a blood analog for the in vitro evaluation of the destructive effects of cardiovascular devices.
DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF A COMPOSITE REBAR FOR THE REINFORCEMENT OF CONCRETE
Authors: Hoa Suong V. , Xin Yu
Published: April 2017

This paper presents the design optimization for a new composite rod for the reinforcement of concrete. This rod has a wavy shape with lobes that provide positive mechanical interlock with the concrete when the rod is embedded in concrete. ANSYS finite element program is used for the calculation of stresses. One particular set of concrete properties and one particular set of composite properties are used. Lobes of spherical shapes are examined. Rods under uniaxial tension loading are studied. The result gives the optimal ratio between the lobe radius and the rod radius.
"REAL" ENGINEERING FOR A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY 1ST YEAR PROJECT/DESIGN COURSE APSC100
Authors: Jackson Barrie
Published: April 2017

Queen’s University has a common first year for engineering. A few years ago a project/design course was introduced, APSC100, which has been quite successful. It was predicated on the fact that students who are attracted to engineering are really excited about the possibility of “doing engineering” early in their student experience. The design of Chemical processes is something that few if any first year students have any appreciation of. We are in the process of developing a project for APSC100 which will introduce the subject as well as have the students work with a commercial FlowSheet simulator. We believe that simulators “warts and all (1)” can be an excellent learning tool, and exposure to these programs is essential as they have become so much a part of today’s engineering career experience. Commercial Flowsheet simulators continue to be a challenge for people with many years familiarity with these systems. There is however a potential for a great deal of learning about the “design process” by the use of these tools, provided these tools are presented in such a way as to be challenging but not intimidating. The paper will describe the approach to developing the APSC100 module, the challenges faced and the anticipated solutions. One particular problem will be developing something that will interest a broad spectrum of students. It has been noted that “Chemistry” often seems to be a subject that is avoided by many. This module will hopefully demonstrate the fact that “Chemistry” is one of the basic sciences and how it is the basis for much of the product of the modern world. Since this is a “work-in-progress” we anticipate and welcome suggestions as to how to present a successful module to our students.
IS IT TIME TO SEPARATE APPLIED SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING?
Authors: Salustri F. A.
Published: April 2017

In this paper, the author proposes that the long-term health of engineering education in Canada would be served well by separating applied science and engineering. The rationale for such a separation is presented, along with some suggestions for how the two streams, each leading to a doctorate, could be implemented.
A CONSORTIUM FOR GLOBAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Authors: Devon Richard , De Pennington Alan , McKay Alison
Published: April 2017

How can we understand design in a global economy and prepare engineering students to play creative leadership roles? Further, what can we do through research to re-conceptualize design ideas, methods, and processes in creative ways that raises productivity and improves the lives of people throughout the world? The authors address these questions by discussing the Prestige Consortium that was established to advance global design education through the combined resources of seven universities in four countries.
ANALYSE STRUCTOMATIQUE, CINÉMATIQUE, CINÉTOSTATIQUE ET DYNAMIQUE DU MÉCANISM DU CONCASSEUR À MÂCHOIRES
Authors: Éné Marin
Published: April 2017

Dans cet article on va s’occuper du mécanisme des concasseurs à mâchoire. Deux questions vont être étudiées: l’efficacité énergétique du fonctionnement des mécanismes classiques (chaînes cinématiques à éléments rigides et l’utilisation du volant comme accumulateur mécanique d’énergie); la possibilité de modifier le schéma cinématique en modifiant la transmission mécanique par une transmission élastique. Après l’analyse structomatique, cinématique, cinétostatique et dynamique de quelques mécanismes usuels, on va introduire dans le circuit un moteur résonant pour l’entraînement du concasseur.
DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY GRADUATE PROGRAM: MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Authors: Chang Liuchen
Published: April 2017

To meet increasing demands from industry, governments and the public for highly qualified personnel in the growing environmental industry, the Faculty of Engineering at the University of New Brunswick has developed a multi-disciplinary Master of Engineering in environmental studies program. This program provides students a broad exposure in environmental studies, yet allows them to concentrate in specialized engineering disciplines. A student will complete the degree requirement by taking 30 credit hours of approved courses consisted of mandatory Common Courses and Technical Electives. Guest lectures by industry and real-life projects are among the salient features of this program.
LIASONS CINÉMATIQUES INTELLIGENTES
Authors: Ené Marin
Published: April 2017

Dans cet article on se propose de developer le concept de liaison intelligente qui réunit plusieurs caractéristiques jusqu’ici considérées comme indépendantes à savoir l’aspect: mécanique; structomatique (la topologie duréseau mécanique); cinématique virtuelle; cinétostatique; dynamique; énergétique et; informatique (collecte d’informations à travers les senseurs, logique de commande). Les liaisons intelligentes conduisent, en relation avec le principe structomatique de construction de modules élémentaires, à la notion de module intelligent et à travers le principe général de formation de mécanismes à la notion de mécanisme intelligent.
WRITING IN THE ENGINEERING DESIGN LAB: INTEGRATING COMMUNICATION SKILLS INTO THE ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
Authors: Douglas D. M. , Johnston C. R. , Caswell D. J. , Eggermont M.
Published: April 2017

To develop the future CAD systems with concurrent engineering functions, a new CAD model, called Concurrent Engineering-oriented Design Database Representation Model (CE-DDRM), is introduced in this research for supporting various lifecycle aspects in concurrent design. In this model, concepts and behaviors of different design database modeling components, including entities, properties, relationships, tasks, and specifications, are defined at meta-class level. Design database is modeled at two different levels, class level and instance level, representing generic design libraries and special design cases, respectively.
DESIGN DATABASE MODELING FOR THE FUTURE CAD SYSTEMS
Authors: Xue Deyi , Yang Haoguang
Published: April 2017

To develop the future CAD systems with concurrent engineering functions, a new CAD model, called Concurrent Engineering-oriented Design Database Representation Model (CE-DDRM), is introduced in this research for supporting various lifecycle aspects in concurrent design. In this model, concepts and behaviors of different design database modeling components, including entities, properties, relationships, tasks, and specifications, are defined at meta-class level. Design database is modeled at two different levels, class level and instance level, representing generic design libraries and special design cases, respectively.
TOWARDS LEGGED AMPHIBIOUS MOBILE ROBOTICS
Authors: Prahacs Chris , Saudners Aaron , Smith Matthew K. , McMordie Dave , Buehler Martin
Published: April 2017

New areas of research focus on bridging the gap between mobile robotics on land and at sea. This paper describes the evolution of RHex, a power-autonomous legged land-based robot, into one capable of both sea and land-based locomotion. In working towards an amphibious robot, three versions of RHex with increasing levels of aquatic capability were created. While all three platforms share the same underlying software, electronic and mechanical architectures, varying emphasis on aspects of similar design criteria resulted in the development of varied platforms with increasing ability of amphibious navigation.
INTEGRATED TEAM DESIGN PROJECTS AT CARLETON UNIVERSITY
Authors: Straznicky Paul V. , Langlois R. G. , McDill M. , Miller R. , Sjolander S. A. , Staley D. A.
Published: April 2017

The engineering design curriculum is receiving much-deserved attention at all universities in Canada and abroad, and many interesting approaches to design education are under development. One such approach is the topic of this paper. Its key feature is a 4th-year integrated team design project at M&AE, a culmination of systematic design education that starts in the first year. The paper will describe this approach, the accomplishments and the plans for the future.
DESIGN OF A FAST SERVO MULTI-ELEMENT FEED DRIVE
Authors: Elfizy A. T. , Elbestawi M. A.
Published: April 2017

High precision positioning has become one of the most important features of a precision machine. Such a machine is required to provide versatility, speed and workspace and high precision positioning. Combining coarse (large stroke) and fine (high resolution) drive elements, connected in series, in a multi-element feed drive system provides the capacity of a large workspace with the property of high resolution motion. The performance of the whole system may be improved by adopting the merits of both drive elements to work in a complementary fashion. The multi-element feed drive concept has several applications in manufacturing, robotics and data storage. Fast tool servo in manufacturing is a direct use of the concept and its applications range from the creation of asymmetric surfaces to online chatter suppression. Micro-macro robots are also examples of multi-element feed drive systems that provide advantages when both large work space and accurate end-effector positioning are required. This paper presents an innovative design of a multi-element feed drive system for machine tools. It studies the design methodology and the implementation of the system and investigates several considerations that govern the design process and determine the performance. A multi-element feed drive setup based on a combination of PA and LM was built for experimental testing. Results show that the multi-element feed drive is able to improve the tracking performance as well as the steady state error. It also achieves faster settling time.
MCMASTER VIRTUAL DESIGN PROJECTS
Authors: Spence A. , Ruberto B. , Parisson C.
Published: April 2017

This paper describes several 2003-2004 projects using virtual design tools at McMaster University. Students begin by repeat modeling of a part from first year. New projects were to develop a 3D CAD tool for quickly updating new home kitchen design, and to apply CAD to Formula SAE racecar cockpit design. An anthropomorphic model was included to verify reach and visibility. In both cases, stereo display was used to improve the 3D visualization, and comparison was made with actual construction. The third project was to explore online CAD animation of a FARO measuring arm.
ENGINEERING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY - WHO NEEDS IT?!
Authors: Harris Ralph , Amundsen Cheryl
Published: April 2017

A lack of knowledge about teaching and learning that is quite common amongst engineering academics combined with a heavy set of professional demands, leads many teaching engineers to use outdated models of instruction or to simply repeat the teaching strategies that they themselves experienced. The present article seeks to inform engineering academics that there exist simple, yet powerful methods to design courses that will be effective for promoting learning and will be efficient in terms of preparation time. Students’ opinions and desires regarding teaching and learning are also considered to provide a measure of the challenge associated with course design. In particular, the elements of learner centered course design are described with an emphasis on linking teaching and evaluation strategies to levels of learning and learning outcomes. Read along, slip into the role of a student for a while and see what engineering educational technology can do for, or to, you and your teaching and learning skills.
DEVELOPING TEAMS OF ENGINEERING DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION FACILITATOR-INSTRUCTORS
Authors: Foster Jason A , Irish Robert , Sheridan Patricia Kristine , Frost Geoffrey S , Chong Alan
Published: April 2017

This presentation argues for the value of developing cross-disciplinary teaching teams for the design classroom as a way of enhancing the quality of instruction. Making such teams functional presents a unique challenge that requires developing a shared vision and values while simultaneously creating ongoing shared ownership of the course materials.
First-Year Engineering Computing Courses in Canadian Engineering Programs
Authors: Maw Sean , Young Janice Miller , Morris Alexis
Published: April 2017

Most Canadian engineering students take a computing course in their first year that introduces them to digital computation. The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board does not specify the language(s) that can or should be used for instruction. As a result, a variety of languages are used across Canada. This study examines which languages are used in degree-granting institutions, currently and in the recent past. It also examines why institutions have chosen the languages that they currently use. In addition to the language used in instruction, the types and hours of instruction are also analyzed. Methods of instruction and evaluation are compared, as well as the pedagogical philosophies of the different programs with respect to introductory computing. Finally, a comparison of the expected value of this course to graduates is also presented. We found a more diverse landscape for introductory computing courses than anticipated, in most respects. The guiding ethos at most institutions is skill and knowledge development, especially around problem solving in an engineering context. The methods to achieve this are quite varied, and so are the languages employed in such courses. Most programs currently use C/C++, Matlab, VB and/or Python.
Recent Enhancements to the Biosystems Engineering Design Trilogy at the University of Manitoba
Authors: Mann Danny D , Dick Kris J , Ingram Sandra A
Published: April 2017

In previous years, several improvements to the teaching of engineering design were made by staff in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at The University of Manitoba. The first innovation occurred when a trilogy of courses spanning the final three years of the program was introduced as a replacement for a single capstone course in the final year of the program. In its original conception, engineering students were to get three opportunities to be involved in design problems originating from industry, with greater expectations with each subsequent experience. A second innovation occurred when technical communication was formally integrated within the trilogy of design courses. This innovation has helped engineering students realize the value of professional communication skills in collaborating with each other and in preparing reports and presentations for an industry client. A third innovation occurred three years ago when the decision was made to allow students to participate in the prototyping of their designs. The so-called “Design Trilogy” now consists of a single course (Design Trilogy I) taken during the second year of the engineering program (which builds upon the first-year design experience with the requirement of a conceptual solution in response to a design problem provided by industry) and two courses taken during the final year of the program. Students are required to have a design completed on paper by the completion of Design Trilogy II and fabrication of the prototype occurs during Design Trilogy III. The student experience in the Design Trilogy, with particular emphasis on curriculum innovations in Design Trilogy III, will be discussed.
Understanding CEAB's Graduate Attributes Criterion As A Department: The University Of Manitoba Biosystems' Experience
Authors: Mann Danny D , Morrison Jason
Published: April 2017

With the approach of the accreditation visit by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, it falls to the faculties and departments to interpret, understand and transition into use the latest accreditation criterion on graduate attributes. Over the past two years Biosystems has utilized our small size to perform several preparatory exercises to understand graduate attributes and how they relate to classes offered by our department. This has included several iterations of assessing the level of competency expected from students, an explanation of how attributes are developed by each course, development of learning outcomes, an integration of these ideas into course outlines and a preliminary investigation into how to report these items in a summative and informative manner. This work presents the process followed, observations on how it could be shortened and a brief discussion of the difficulties aligning course-based assessments to curriculum wide needs.
ONE-YEAR OUTCOME-BASED ASSESSMENT AT RYERSON UNIVERSITY: LESSONS AND BEST PRACTICES
Authors: Easa Said M.
Published: April 2017

A plan for assessing CEAB graduate attributes was executed on a pilot basis during 2010-2011 at Ryerson University. Based on the assessment results, improvements to the programs were recommended. The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science (FEAS) at Ryerson University has eight engineering programs and seven science programs. The development of the CEAB assessment system was overseen by the FEAS Quality Assurance Council which includes several working groups. This paper presents the lessons and best practices gained during this one-year assessment. The best practices are related to the leadership structure, assessment elements, assessment methods, assessment data and results, and future program improvements. The presented best practices should be useful to the engineering programs that are planning to start or have already started the assessment process.
UNDERGRADUATE WRITING ASSIGNMENTS IN ENGINEERING: SOME PRELIMINARY FINDINGS
Authors: Graves Roger , Parker Anne , Marcynuk Kathryn
Published: April 2017

Based on our compilation of the course outlines from the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, this paper will focus on our preliminary findings. This study – as part of a larger, multi- disciplinary project – analyzes how often students write in Engineering courses and, when they do, what genres of documents they are being asked to write. While each department includes writing components, their methods of evaluation are different. Consequently, each department emphasizes writing differently, as exemplified in their different evaluation weightings, and this emphasis has some important implications for the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Manitoba.
Visualization Performance Through Simulation Based Learning
Authors: Doyle Thomas E. , Musson David , Booth Jon-Michael J
Published: April 2017

The skill of visualization is fundamental to the teaching and learning of engineering design and graphics. Implicit in any skill is the ability to improve with training and practice. This study examines visualization performance using three teaching modalities of a Freshmen Design and Graphics course: 1) Traditional, 2) Project based Dissection, and 3) Simulation based Design. The first and second modalities focused assessment on the part/assembly form, whereas the third modality transitioned the outcome expectations to understanding and function of mechanism design. A shift of focus from Traditional (Form) to Simulation (Function) was expected to positively effect visualization performance. Analogously, medical education and practice also require visualization and high-fidelity simulation has provided numerous positive outcomes for the practice of medicine. Comparison of a random population of 375 from each year indicated a decline in the average visualization scores. Further analysis revealed that highest 100 and 250 exam score populations show improvement in average scores with consistent variance. This paper will examine simulation based learning in medicine and engineering, present our findings on the comparison between teaching modalities, and discuss the reasons for the unexpected bifurcation of results.
CASE STUDIES – A TOOL FOR LEARNING
Authors: Graham Jim , Kurz David
Published: April 2017

The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board requires broadly-based undergraduate programs that develop technical awareness, motivation, confidence, teamwork and life-long learning. These objectives can be reached in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses using projects based on case studies. The projects use published data and records of performance that students can reproduce using modern design tools and numerical analysis. The paper includes examples of projects in the subject area of geotechnical engineering. Case studies are becoming increasingly valuable as employers and licensing authorities move toward a combination of broadly-based undergraduate education and more specialized postgraduate or in-practice training.
BREAKING THE BARRIERS OF RESEARCH WRITING: RETHINKING PEDAGOGY FOR ENGINEERING GRADUATE RESEARCH
Authors: Rosales Janna , Moloney Cecilia , Badenhorst Cecile , Dyer Jennifer , Murray Morgan
Published: April 2017

A key attribute for success in graduate studies is the ability to conduct research and to communicate research effectively. However, many researchers in engineering do not identify as writers, regarding research writing as the end product of a static template. Novice and experienced researchers alike encounter problems common to all writers such as writer’s block and procrastination, and struggle for clarity of thought and brevity of message. Conventional, skills-based support for research writing exists at many universities, but an interdisciplinary research team at Memorial University has been investigating more integrative and innovative ways to break down barriers to thinking and writing clearly about research, particularly for engineering graduate students. Using the lens of academic literacies, this paper presents “Thinking Creatively about Research,” a research project that developed and piloted a multi-day, co-curricular workshop for engineering graduate students at Memorial University. Preliminary findings indicate that the workshop pedagogy can transform student perspectives of research and writing.
PROCESS OR PRODUCT? BUILDING STUDENT ENGINEERS’ INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS
Authors: Godavari Norma , Braaksma Betty
Published: April 2017

Information literacy, defined as the ability to effectively find, use and evaluate information in any medium, is embedded in many, if not most of the CEAB accreditation standards but it remains largely unknown in engineering. Traditional evaluation persists: the research product (such as papers, projects, reports) is rewarded, while the research process is barely acknowledged or ignored completely. The ubiquitous availability of online information has contributed to this perception. In spite of mounting evidence to the contrary, the myth of the “digital native” still lulls educators into believing that all students are expert searchers who have an intuitive grasp of the academic research process. We propose to show how information literacy, which includes visual and digital literacies, is essential to engineering students’ success. We will present the basic fundamentals of information literacy within a professional school such as engineering. We will also discuss recent changes and its impacts on information literacy in an engineering technical communications class.
ASSESSMENT OF EVIDENCE FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DIFFERENT IDEATION PRACTICES
Authors: Hodgson Antony J , Van Der Loos HF Machiel
Published: April 2017

While most engineering schools substantially agree on the general form of the design process that should be used to address engineering design problems, surprisingly little is known about the actual practical effectiveness of many recommended techniques. In this paper and presentation, we review some of the recent evidence concerning the effectiveness of several well- known practices related to ideation - i.e., generating alternative potential solutions to a design problem.
AN INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED PEDAGOGICAL TOOL FOR THE TRAINING OF ENGINEERS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Authors: Woodard Lyne , Limoges Alexandre Hatin , Constantin Nicolas , Ratte Sylvie , Nerguizian Vahe
Published: April 2017

The electrical engi neering curriculum at ÉTS includes industrial training which introduces interruption periods in the academic training. In addition, as the program contains a broad range of related courses, theoretical concepts need continuous revision and followups by students. Thus, considerable effort is required from the students and professors to review t hese concepts through various courses. As a solution to this concern, a motivating web-based pedagogical tool has been created. This tool has been used in a linear control course with traditional laboratories and lecturing. The r esults of student satisfaction obtained so far show that this tool is attractive for students and help them in their revision and learning. Moreover, it provides statistics to the professor helping the evaluation of the understanding level of the group through the entire semester. This paper presents the main features, challenges and results of the web-based pedagogical developed tool.
Creating A Separate Introductory Computer Science Course For Engineers: An Experience In Moving From Java To Python
Authors: Morrison Jason , Andres Terry
Published: April 2017

The University of Manitoba (U. of M.) 2011-12 curriculum has a new introductory programming/computer science course specifically for current or future engineering students. This course focuses on teaching fundamentals of programming and computer science through mathematical computation using Python. The need for this course came from a grass roots movement by engineering professors to evaluate the previous course and provide direction and/or assistance to the department of computer science. The committee felt it was time to abandon Java as the introductory language for engineers. This talk discussesthe resulting course; the challenges in selecting the version of Python to use; and the difficulties and rewards of the change to a new and previously untaught language at the U. of M.
A QUALIFICATIONS RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONALLY-EDUCATED ENGINEERS: A MODEL AND CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Friesen Marcia , Baxter Catherine
Published: April 2017

Since 2003, the Internationally Educated Engineers Qualification Program (IEEQ) at the University of Manitoba has provided a pathway for formal recognition of foreign credentials for internationally-educated engineers. This paper reviews the program model and outlines four critical perspectives embedded within the model. The program componentsinclude academic requirements, an authentic practice experience, sociolinguistic language and communication development, and socialization to the profession. The critical perspectives embedded in these components are a difference model, assimilation to the profession, principles of equity or substantive equality, and appropriate recognition for internationally-educated engineers.
FACULTY BUY-IN AND THE BOTTOM-UP APPROACH: ACASE STUDY IN INTEGRATED ENGINEERING CURRICULUM REFORM ADVOCACY AND EWB'S GLOBAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Authors: Alajek Sal
Published: April 2017

A recent Perdue University study identified faculty buy-in as the primary obstacle for engineering curriculum reform in North America. Delegates at the recent 2012 Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Global Engineering Symposium agreed, indicating it is one of the major challenges facing Canadian engineering education institutions today. For over 8 years, EWB Canada has been advocating for Global Engineer-focused education, successfully collaborating with faculty at over 20 Canadian, post-secondary institutions to promote these concepts skills and attitudes to thousands of engineering students. This paper describes the evolution of EWB’s approach to curriculum reform advocacy, which now focuses on building faculty relationships, student driven innovation, and incentivizing cooperation. This bottom-up strategy appropriately addresses the challenges of faculty buyin by promoting integrated curricular and extra-curricular education, which conforms to, but is not limited by, the CEAB attributes.
Hands-On Design and Construction of Light Frame Buildings in the Light Frame Building Systems Course
Authors: Dick Kris , Zhang Qiang
Published: April 2017

A specialization in Sustainable Building Systems is offered in Biosystems Engineering. We have observed that many of our students have little practical knowledge of, nor experience with building construction. Since the introduction of this course a design project integrated with hands-on labs has been included. The importance of hands-on learning is reinforced constructing a small-scale building. Students use the knowledge from this class combined with skills learned in other courses in their program to design and build a prototype. Linking design to construction gives the students a unique opportunity to gain insight into the relationship between theory and practice, while also learning from their “mistakes”. This paper summarizes three yearsof experience teaching this course.
Assessment-focused Model for Monitoring Student Attributes
Authors: Macisaac Dawn , Diduch Chris , Hussein Esam
Published: April 2017

Faculty at the University of New Brunswick have worked collaboratively to develop a streamlined monitoring process for graduate attributes intended to be easy to understand, efficient, and comply with intentions laid out by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. The monitoring process is made up of two parts: An assessment-focused model for monitoring student progress, and a course mapping exercise for monitoring learning opportunities. In monitoring student progress, typical student assessments are used as opportunities for students to demonstrate that expectations are being met in the context of attributes. This provides a transparent mechanism for instructors to produce evidence that their students are developing attributes. To date, expectations for six of the twelve attributes have been articulated in a rubric, and four of the attributes have been tracked. Our experience thus far indicates that our monitoring process allows us 1) to uniformly express expectations regarding graduating student attributes across programs, 2) to indentify assessments which provide opportunities for our students to demonstrate the behaviors outlined in our expectations, and 3) to use results of the assessments to easily summarize data about the attributes of our graduating students.
ENHANCING THE ENGINEERING CURRICULUM THROUGH HOLISTIC ENGINEERING
Authors: MacDougall Janelle , Ham Alan , Pop-Iliev Remon
Published: April 2017

The idea of a holistic approach to engineering design and education has been envisioned as a means to meet the perceived and emerging needs for innovation in the 21st century. Many engineering educators, practicing engineers and engineering students have already recognized the gaps and areas of potential improvements in the knowledge acquisition process implemented in current engineering degree programs when compared to current societal and technological issues and developments. We have explored opportunities to integrate practical communication and professional engineering experience through topics such as:sustainability, globalization, public policy, innovative design, health and safety, and ethical implications of emerging technologies into the current engineering curriculum. To achieve this, an experimental course was designed focusing on the aforementioned topics. Using real-life case studies to combine these themes, the course allows for group problem-solving exercises that would enhance the collaborative experience for students, and increase the appreciation for the profession of engineering. The results of the effectiveness of the holistic approach and case-based learning are discussed and respective recommendations are being made upon thefindings. This paper also provides insight as to how educators can incorporate these themes into the preexisting classes at university or into a stand alone course.
APROGRAM FOR BUILDING ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS FOR GRADE-5STUDENTS
Authors: Haque Anis , Bagchi Palash , Garcha Preetinder
Published: April 2017

Energy and environment are the two sides of a coin. Turning on a light bulb or indeed anything that consumes electricity at the user end, burns coal or natural gas at the power plant on the other end. Major components of research directed towards saving energy and the environment are production of green energy, reduction of system power losses, improvement of technology for reduced pollution, etc. Relatively less attention is being given to reducing the wastage of electricity, which is one of the major components. Reduction of wasted electricity would be completely user-implemented, with the driving forces being enforcement, encouragement and building awareness. Among these three, the most effective one is building awareness, in other words making a habit or culture of saving energy.In this study, an effective, fun activity for building energy and environment awareness is developed and tested for grade 5 students. This program does not ignore the adults but adopts an integrated approach where parents, teachers and students work together where the young students get the leadership role. The students participating in this program do two weeks of various home and school activities along with their parents and teachers. The program has been carefully designed so that it matches with the existing curriculum at the appropriate level. The science curriculum across Canada was extensively reviewed. Each student is required to do mathematical analysis, which is also at the appropriate level in the curriculum. As part of this program two teaching modules have been developed: one for the students and the other to be presented to their parents. The teaching module for the students includes the following key components: energy and its importance, the environment and its importance, making a link between energy and environment, various means of electricity generation, problems with fossil fuels, global warming and its effect, how kids can contribute, and energy--‐saving tips. All the technical terms and facts are carefully designed not only to keep them at the appropriate level but also to make the activity interesting to the students by expressing facts in ways that suit their style of learning. Even the PowerPoint slides, background colors, images and animations are carefully chosen. Monetary savings were translated in terms of kids’ favorite toys or games instead of expressing them in dollars. In developing this program the authors consulted with elementary school teachers. Besides learning various aspects of energy and the environment, the biggest outcome would be a permanent change in habits of saving energy and caring for the environment. A test result shows a significant improvement in students who participated in this program.