Improving the Laboratory Experience in Engineering Technology with Modern Computer-Based Instrumentation

9452284麦克唐纳这个项目将为学生提供基于计算机的仪器的重要实验室教学，学生喜欢并符合业界的要求。这一新的教学将通过使用基于计算机的数据采集和仪器控制的具有挑战性和趣味性的实验室体验来补充传统的仪器教学。这些引人入胜的实验室体验将增强学生的积极性和积极性，同时为他们提供基本的就业技能。这些仪器体验将贯穿整个课程，以建立学生对这项技术的信心和熟练程度。学生将在技术基础课程中学习数据采集的基础知识。然后，将通过在电机和材料测试实验室使用数据采集来加强这方面的知识。最后，学生将在高级工业电子、机械设计和热力学课程中使用自动化测试，也将在高级设计项目和独立学习经验中使用自动化测试。自动化制造、电气和机械工程技术专业的大专和本科生都将从这个项目中受益。现代工业需要能够安装、操作和应用计算机控制的数据采集和仪器系统的这类技术专业毕业生。

9452284 McDonald This project will provide students with important laboratory instruction in computer-based instrumentation that students appreciate and industry desires. This new instruction will augment traditional instrumentation instruction with challenging and interesting laboratory experiences that use computer-based data acquisition and instrument control. These engaging laboratory experiences will enhance the students' motivation and enthusiasm while providing them with essential employment skills. These instrumentation experiences will occur throughout the curriculum to build the students' confidence and proficiency with this technology. Students will learn the basics of data acquisition in technical fundamentals courses. This knowledge will then be reinforced by using data acquisition in electrical machinery and materials testing laboratories. Finally, students will use automated testing in senior-level industrial electronics, machine design, and thermodynamics courses, and also in senior design projects and independent study experiences. Both associate and baccalaureate level students in Automated Manufacturing, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering Technology will benefit from this project. Modern industry needs these types of technical graduates who can install, operate, and apply computer-controlled data acquisition and instrumentation systems.