Enhancing the Programming Experience for Engineering Students through Hands-On Integrated Computer Experiences

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56: Mechanical Engineering Proposal ID 0737370Tennessee Technological University - Department of Mechanical EngineeringThis project focuses on significantly enhancing the programming experience for engineering students through improving their ability to effectively use computer control and computer programming to solve real-world engineering problems. The targeted goals of the project include: 1) increasing student competency; 2) increasing student satisfaction rates in freshman level programming courses; and 3) increasing the retention of engineering students. In addition, this project includes the development of a hardware- in- the- loop oriented programming curriculum model to serve as a tool for engaging students in the exploration of various engineering application areas. Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Engineering majors benefit from this new curriculum enhancement.