Contents
Part 1
M. S. Wald
Ahmad M. Ibrahim and Aleksander Malinowski
Alexander A. Berezin
1
2±3
4±12
Editorial
Guest Editorial
Isotopic Engineering as a Conceptual Framework for Courses in Microelectronics and
Quantum Informatics
Ashraf A. Kassim, Sabbir Ahmed Kazi and
Surendra Ranganath
13±23
A Web-based Intelligent Learning Environment for Digital Systems
Bostjan Murovec and Slavko Kocijancic
24±30
A USB-based Data Acquisition System Designed for Educational Purposes
L. Prat, D. Bardes, R. BragoÂs, J. Calderer,
L. CastanÄer, V. Jimenez, P. J. Riu, S. Silvestre,
F. CalvinÄo and J. Bara
31±38
Semi-distance Learning vs. Traditional Organisation for a Master's Degree in
Electronic Engineering: An Experience at the Technical University of Catalonia
(UPC), Spain
Miguel Alonso, Jr. and Armando Barreto
39±45
An Affordable Platform for Learning Real-Time Adaptive Signal Processing
Hanania Salzer and Ilya Levin
46±51
Atomic Requirements in Teaching Logic Control Implementation
A. H. G. Al-Dhaher
52±60
Development of Microcontroller/FPGA-based systems
Asan Gani and Mje Salami
61±69
Vibration Faults Simulation System (VFSS): A Lab Equipment to aid Teaching of
Mechatronics Courses
Maqsood A. Chaudhry
70±76
Numerical Computation of Potential in Unbounded Two-Dimensional Regions
using Schwarz-Christoffel Transformation
Ayhan Bilsel and Erzat Erdil
77±82
Experience Gained in Applying ABET Criteria to an Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Program in a Turkish University
S. Waks and C. R. G. Helps
83±90
Dimensions in Electronics Education Change
Part 2
Engineering Education Research and Policy
Yun-Yao Cheng, Jrjung Lyu and Yi-Chen Lin
J. G. Teng, C. Y. Song and X. F. Yuan
91±95
96±102
Education Improvement through ISO 9000 Implementation: Experiences in Taiwan
Fostering Creativity in Students in the Teaching of Structural Analysis
Engineering Mechanics
C. J. Lissenden and N. J. Salamon
103±112
Design Project for Advanced Mechanics of Materials
113±123
A Program to Help in Designing Courses to Integrate Green Engineering Subjects
124±138
Web-based Learning in Engineering Education: A Portal for Teaching of
Construction Contracts
Environmental Engineering
Robert P. Hesketh, C. Stewart Slater,
Mariano J. Savelski, Kathryn Hollar and
Stephanie Farrell
Civil and Construction Engineering
Sai-On Cheung, Kevin K. W. Cheung and
Henry C. H. Suen
Special Issue: Volume 19, Number 4
Mechatronics Education
Guest Editor: Thomas Kurfess
Contents
Part I
Mechatronics Education
Michael Wald
513
Editorial
Thomas Kurfess
514
Guest Editorial
Graham G. Rogers
515±518
The Teaching Philosophy of the REAL units of a Mechatronic Engineering
Degree Program
M. K. Ramasubramanian, M. N. Noori and
G. K. Lee
519±524
Evolution of Mechatronics into a Graduate Degree Program in the United
States: The NC State University Master of Science Program with
Mechatronics Concentration
Grace Lim, Kheng Swee Chua and Khee Yun Wee
525±531
Effects of Instructional Intervention Strategies on Students at Risk in
Engineering Education
Rudolf Scheidl, Hartmut Bremer and
Kurt Schlacher
532±536
Mechatronics Education at the Johannes Kepler University: Engineering
Education in its Totality
M. J. E. Salami, N. Mir-Nasiri and M. R. Khan
537±543
Development of Mechatronics Engineering Degree Program: Challenges and
Prospects
Alexandar Djordjevich and Patri K. Venuvinod
544±549
Integrating Mechatronics in Manufacturing and Related Engineering
Curricula
W. L. Xu and G. Bright
550±556
Massey MechatronicsÐDesigning Intelligent Machines
Eli Kolberg, Yoram Reich and Ilya Levin
557±562
Project-based High School Mechatronics Course
Swadesh K. Gupta, Shailendra Kumar and
Lalit Tewari
563±568
A Design-Oriented Undergraduate Curriculum in Mechatronics Education
Martin Grimheden and Mats Hanson
569±574
Collaborative Learning in Mechatronics with Globally Distributed Teams
A. Geddam
575±580
Mechatronics for Engineering Education: Undergraduate Curriculum
J. Edward Carryer
581±585
Teaching Embedded Programming Concepts to Mechanical Engineering
Students
Stojan Persin, Boris Tovornik and
Nenad Muskinja
586±592
OPC-driven Data Exchange between Matlab and PLC-controlled System
William K. Durfee
593±596
Mechatronics for the Masses: a Hands-on Project for a Large, Introductory
Design Class
Josko Petric and Zeljko Situm
597±602
Inverted Pendulum Driven by Pneumatics
Kyle Ressler, Kyle Brucker and Mark Nagurka
603±609
A Thermal Time-Constant Experiment
Alexandar Djordjevich
610±614
Motion Control Demonstration for Easy Student Understanding
A. Al-Habaibeh and R. M. Parkin
615±622
Low-Cost Mechatronic Systems for Teaching Condition Monitoring
Mark Nagurka
623±630
Aerodynamic Effects in a Dropped Ping-Pong Ball Experiment
Part II
Engineering Education Research and Control Engineering
P. P. Parikh, R. Bindu and S. P. Sukhatme
631±638
Job Status and Career Profile of Women Engineers in India
H. K. Sardana and P. P. Arya
639±645
Training Evaluation of Engineering Students: A Case Study
K. L. Shi, T. F. Chan, Y. K. Wong and
S. L. Ho
646±654
Modelling and Simulation of Direct Self-Control Systems