Redesigning an advanced embedded systems course: A step towards interdisciplinary engineering education

The importance of transversal skills for employees who work in the field of computer science is undeniable as transversal skills complement technical computer science skills and play a key role in their professional development and success. It means that while studying at higher educational institutions Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates should have all the opportunities to develop these skills. And the English language classroom is not an exception since English teachers can use a wide range of strategies for developing transversal skills among Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates. The research is aimed at finding out Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates’ points of view on the importance of transversal skills for their future work and identifying effective strategies for their development in the English language classroom. 217 Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates were participants in the research conducted by the team of researchers. To find out Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates’ points of view of the importance of transversal skills for their future work and to identify effective strategies for their developing in the English language classroom, the researchers developed a questionnaire which consisted of close-ended and open-ended questions and items on a 5-Likert scale. The study may contribute to the improvement of Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates’ training by identifying effective strategies for the development of transversal skills in the English language classroom.

NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu of an abstract Session 2548 Impact of Simulation Software in the Engineering Technology Curriculum Stanley J. Pisarski University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Abstract The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ) offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering Technology Many of the courses offered in UPJ's Engineering Technology Program rely on laboratory experiments to supplement the lectures. Although there is no substitute for the experience that a laboratory environment provides, various software packages allow the user to simulate and predict with great accuracy how a system will react under actual laboratory conditions. The Electrical Engineering Technology Department (EET) at UPJ utilizes several software simulation programs for supplementing laboratory work in the areas of circuits, electronics, digital systems, industrial electronics, digital signal processing, and control systems. Software packages such as PSpice, Logic Works, MATLAB and Simulink are heavily used to verify manual calculations and laboratory results. Additionally, these packages are used to solve theoretical problems which would be too complicated to solve by other means. This paper provides examples of current engineering simulation software usage in the EET curriculum at UPJ, and identifies the ramifications of these experiences in the courses, student's college education and beyond. I. Introduction The objective of this paper is to provide examples of circuits and systems that the electrical engineering technology students simulate with various software simulation packages. Specific courses have been chosen to examine the effect that the software has on student learning of circuit analysis and design concepts. Software simulation has been used in the electrical engineering technology program at UPJ since the early 1970's. Early circuit software was executed on an IBM 1130 mainframe computer that relied on hand-coded information for the circuit, punched computer cards, and submission of the card deck to the computer operator for the initial run. The next day the printed numerical results were obtained from the computer center. Advances in computer technology in the areas of computer software and hardware have paved the road for instant results for circuit simulations. The new computer software packages stimulate the senses with colorful, accurate circuit waveforms in graphical and tabular formats. No longer must the user of this software enter hand-coded data for circuits or systems, but a nudge of the computer mouse is all it takes to create a

NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu of an abstract Using Programming Projects in an Operating Systems Course as a Capstone Software Engineering Experience Computer Engineering Technology students at the University of Dayton take two fundamental programming courses teaching the basics of algorithmic problem solving along with the VBA and C++ syntaxes. These courses develop a strong programming foundation for the students; however, they lack the ability to introduce software programming within larger software systems. The final course related to software development is a required operating systems course. This course contains three fundamental goals: to develop the students’ understanding of key operating system concepts, to increase the students’ software engineering capabilities, and to introduce the students to the internal workings of the Linux and Windows operating systems. The operating systems course relies heavily on software programming exercises as a key instrument in teaching students the framework and applications of modern operating systems. The unique aspect of this approach is that the programming projects are designed not as standalone activities, but instead as individual components of a larger software system. Therefore, each programming project focuses not just on learning new syntax related to operating system concepts, but also in how these concepts are relevant to the software system being developed. Students develop programs for both the Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, working heavily with their associated application programming interfaces and investigating processes, threads, synchronization, input and output, and scheduling issues. A complete course overview and synopsis of the software programming projects will be presented along with student performance and comments from an end of the semester survey. Introduction The Computer Engineering Technology (CET) Program at the University of Dayton (UD) was started in 1999 and included two software programming courses. These courses predominately focused on teaching the fundamentals of software programming and the syntax associated with the VBA and C++ languages. Likewise, to satisfy the ABET outcome requirements for computer engineering technology programs, the ETC Program at UD also required a new 3 credit lecture course entitled “Concepts & Applications of Operating Systems” to be taken during the students’ Junior year of study.1 This course was structured to provide students hands-on exposure to the internal workings of modern operating systems. During the 2004/2005 academic year, the material being taught in the software programming was evaluated. In accordance with the Computing Curricula 2001 (CC2001) report by the Computer Society of the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE-CS) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the two software programming courses being taught fell within the traditional imperative-first approach. This approach starts students off with software programming activities without any real preparations.2 After careful review, it was found that the student population being served needed to be taught the algorithmic thought process prior to the syntax as many of the students had no prior exposure to software programming and were struggling more with defining the problem solutions than with the specific syntax being taught.3 A modified algorithms-first approach from CC2001 report was applied to these courses. Instead

A rapid growth in the application of embedded programmable processors in systems from simple household machines (e.g., washers and dryers) to complex real-time control in automobiles has been seen over last three decades. Microprocessors, microcontrollers, and digital signal processors (DSPs) have been at the forefront such development. This has warranted training electrical and computer engineers in this important area of embedded system design using a multi-disciplinary approach. Electrical and computer engineering undergraduate programs require at least one embedded system design or programming course to train the future workforce in this important field.

The senior design project is a capstone course taken in the final year of the electrical and information engineering technology (EIET) program at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). The EIET program has been recently updated and is Iowa's first four-year Bachelor of Science degree in the electrical engineering technology area. The program has 2+2 articulation agreements with Iowa community colleges. Introduction of renewable energy applications to electrical engineering technology curriculum at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) has impacted students, faculty, and university community positively and promoted feasibility and adoption of more eco-friendly energy technologies. This paper presents the results of three solar and/or wind power based senior design projects promoting environmentally friendly technologies in Iowa. This paper also illustrates several methods for collaborating with regional corporate partners. The capstone senior projects listed are: (1) design and development of a fiberglass zero emission solar electric boat for Iowa lakes and rivers; (2) computer controlled solar powered outdoor digital display for departmental recruitment; and (3) design and implementation of a wind-solar hybrid power generation and instrumentation station. The first objective of this paper is to show how two of these projects were adapted for the undergraduate teaching and research curriculum. The second objective is to illustrate how student design projects can serve as an excellent marketing tool for engineering and engineering technology programs.

A novel investigation on finding optimal mode and performance improvement of a control system

A unique radio-frequency (RF) electronics course was introduced in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) Department at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU)

Welcome to the proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Advances in Computer Science and Engineering Technology (ACSE 2023), held from July 29 to 30 in Guangzhou, China. These proceedings are a compilation of the valuable research contributions and innovative ideas presented during the conference, showcasing the latest advancements in the fields of computer science and engineering technology.As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, computer science and engineering technology have emerged as indispensable tools in addressing challenges and creating new possibilities. Our collective efforts, expertise, and willingness to embrace change are vital in harnessing the potential of these transformative fields. ACSE 2023 provided a unique platform for researchers, academicians, professionals, and industry experts to come together and exchange their insights, experiences, and discoveries. The conference aimed to foster interdisciplinary discussions, explore emerging trends, and promote collaboration among individuals from various domains within the realm of computer science and engineering technology.This volume features a diverse collection of papers covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Engineering and Simulation, Optimization, Control, and Algorithms and more. The contributions presented here reflect the dedication and enthusiasm of the research community in addressing the complex challenges and opportunities that our rapidly evolving technological landscape presents.The peer-reviewed papers presented in these proceedings undergo a rigorous evaluation process, ensuring the quality, originality, and significance of the research work. Each paper represents the author’s commitment to advancing their respective fields and contributing to the global body of knowledge.We extend our sincere gratitude to the conference organizers, the program committee, the reviewers, and all the authors who have contributed to these proceedings. Their hard work and dedication have been instrumental in making ACSE 2023 a success and enriching the academic discourse in the fields of computer science and engineering technology. Special thanks to the members of the Journal of Physics: Conference Series for making this Proceedings published, which ensures that the valuable insights shared during the conference will reach a broader audience and have a lasting impact on the advancement of science and technology.Once again, we welcome you to the proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Advances in Computer Science and Engineering Technology and hope that this collection of research papers will both inform and inspire you in your own academic and professional pursuits. ACSE 2023 Organizing Committee List of Committee Members are available in this pdf.

Compared to other university programs only a small percentage of the students chooses to study embedded systems or electronics engineering. This paper presents some statistics on the current situation and names some reasons for this fact. Furthermore, the fact that the majority of the students are male students is discussed, and some possibilities to increase the number of female students in these courses are presented. Arrangements which can be taken to increase the motivation of students and how potential students can be motivated to choose such a study program are also discussed in this paper. To get an idea of what is interesting to potential students and to students attending an embedded systems course, a questionnaire was developed. The questionnaire and the results will be presented in this paper. Based on the answers of the participants, some suggestions on how the hands-on examples can be designed are introduced. Furthermore some examples which draw much attraction to potential students are introduced. These examples suit perfect for an exhibition on public relation activities to acquire more students.

The organizing Committee of CII 2023 warmly welcomes you to join the 5th International Conference on Computer Engineering, Information Science and Internet Technology (CII 2023), which was held on November 11-12, 2023 in Sanya, China.
 On the move towards the 21st century, Computer Engineering, Information Science and Internet Technology are the important tools to solve the global problems, e.g. the energy and environmental problems, as well as to foster the prosperities for a better life. They are created from the simple ideas that make the difference, the ideas that connect the dots of different fields of knowledge.
 Thus, the objective of this conference is to gather engineers, scientists and innovators to share their new findings and ideas in different fields of knowledge. This is to share their experiences in specific domains as well as across the fields with the aim at provoking emerging innovative ideas and further collaborations.
 Hopefully, all participants and other interested readers benefit scientifically from the proceedings and also find it stimulating in the process.
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 Conference Organizing Chair

In recent years, more and more people find traditional teaching methods are unable to meet the requirements of computer education in colleges which needs related experiments. In this work, we proposed a innovation teaching method based on robot project-driven and applied this method in the teaching process of embedded system course. We design a project named “Line Tracking”, which can be decomposed into several tasks, implemented by groups of students cooperatively. Finally we provide a summary and analysis of the characteristics of this teaching mode as well as the effect of the curriculum practice. Robot project-driven method can exetremely stimulate the enthusiasm of students to involve themselves in projects design and execution.

Embedded system is developing rapidly, and the embedded system course is becoming a standard teaching configuration for both electronic and computer majors at home and abroad. Aimed at computer science, this article analyzes each knowledge point of embedded system course from the definition and composition of embedded system, on the basis of the relevant knowledge system, and finally gives a design of teaching content for embedded system. This teaching content emphasizes the function of the embedded operating system, which separates from the single chip microcomputer system and excludes the situation that the application and operating system are integrated together. The embedded hardware teaching emphasizes the design of hardware platform based on embedded processor and focus on the overall design ideas and framework design. And the teaching of embedded software system discusses the development environment for embedded operating system and the driver system design based on embedded operating system as well as GUI, and PMD, in order to further standardize the teaching of embedded system in computer science and to cultivate the talents of embedded system which are more in line with the needs of the society.

Engineers in construction and manufacturing are expected to be able to work with and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Engineering students entering the workforce must be not only technically competent, but also possess skills in working with other people. These traits are frequently lacking with newly graduated engineering students due to the highly technical focus of their curriculum. The opportunity to develop Emotional Intelligence skills is limited. This research proposed that Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) undergraduate students may possess a higher level of Emotional Intelligence than Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) undergraduate students. The research also proposed that if differences were observed, that causal influences could be identified. Undergraduate engineering students at The Citadel completed The TalentSmart Emotional Intelligence Appraisal® along with demographic data and a variety of questions regarding their undergraduate experience. This research included freshman and senior students in Civil and Environmental (CEE) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at The Citadel. These surveys suggested that undergraduate engineering students increase their EI score as they advance from Freshman to Senior year. The surveys also suggest that Electrical and ComputerEngineering (ECE) Majors do not advance in their EI scores from Freshman to Senior year as well as Civil and Environmental (CEE) majors. A positive connection was established between work experience and the impact on higher levels of EI. A positive correlation for growth in EI score was also demonstrated for students who attended high schools with smaller graduating classes. Based on the results of this research, the paper proposes CEE and ECE faculty place increased emphasis on encouraging students to pursue summer jobs, internships, and similar extracurricular programs. Both CEE and ECE faculty should evaluate their curriculum with an eye towards inculcating learning opportunities for EI into course work. Additionally, faculty and admission officials should give at least equal consideration to admitting students who graduate from smaller schools that may offer less college prep courses that may appeal to admissions officials.

The education of students in the area of telecommunications systems engineering is of rising significance as global economies become ever more reliant upon telecommunications technologies and services. Notwithstanding its broad-based origins from within electrical engineering, the study of telecommunications systems is today recognized as an academic discipline in its own right. The University of Oklahoma (OU) - Tulsa is one of a select few that offers a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications Systems under the aegis of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The degree has been designed with a common set of core courses: Telecommunications Industry Overview, Telecommunications Technology, Network Design and Management, Telecommunications Laboratory, and Professional Project. In addition, students may choose technical electives from among electrical and computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, and telecommunications systems courses. Students may also choose up to six credit hours of approved elective courses in relevant disciplines such as finance, telecommunications management, economics, and industrial engineering. A key resource supporting the program is the Telecommunications Interoperability Laboratory 1 , a facility designed to provide students with unmatched access to carrier-grade telecommunications technologies. Students entering the program are expected to have undergraduate preparation in electrical and computer engineering. This paper describes the curriculum and program goals, as well as the motivation behind their development.

This study examines the relationship between students' performance in the cognitive and psychomotor domains within the context of Electrical Measurement (ESE122) for the Diploma in Electrical Engineering program. The research aims to assess how theoretical knowledge (cognitive domain) and practical skills (psychomotor domain) contribute to overall course outcomes in this embedded course. A total of 193 students participated in the study. The course assessment is composed of 70% cognitive domain and 30% psychomotor domain. Descriptive statistical analysis, including frequency counts and measures of central tendency, was employed to evaluate student performance. Additionally, Spearman’s rank-order correlation was used to determine the association between cognitive and psychomotor scores. The findings indicate a positive correlation between the two domains, suggesting that students who excel in theoretical assessments tend to perform well in practical applications. These results highlight the importance of integrating hands-on learning with theoretical instruction to enhance student competency. The study provides insights for curriculum development, emphasizing a balanced approach to knowledge acquisition and skill application in engineering education.